plastic bullet

noun

A non-lethal projectile made of aluminium carcase and plastic head, designed to be fired from a specialized gun, for riot control.

Meanings

nounplastic bullet (plural plastic bullets)

plural plastic bullets

  1. A non-lethal projectile made of aluminium carcase and plastic head, designed to be fired from a specialized gun, for riot control.

    Synonyms: plastic baton round

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA non-lethal projectile made of aluminium carcase and plastic head, designed to be fired from a specialized gun, for riot control.

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APA

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MLA

“plastic bullet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plastic%20bullet. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plastic bullet,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plastic%20bullet.

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