Synonyms for

Pellet

Verb / ˈpelʌt / Another word for pellet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, compressed mass of a substance

Synonyms & similar words

shot bead ball bullet grain sphere tablet capsule pill dose granule shot slug tab wad pelletized pelletised

Example sentences

  1. The hunter loaded his gun with a pellet.
  2. The rabbit food came in small pellets.
  3. I found a pellet on the ground that looked like it came from an owl.
  4. The medicine was in the form of a pellet.
  5. The bird was injured by a pellet from a BB gun.

Quotes

  • She loved the smell of the gunpowder and the sound of the pellets hitting the targets.
  • He had a pocket full of pellets and was ready to shoot at any moment.
  • The rabbit hopped away after being hit by a pellet.

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