Phrase guide

tracer bullet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bullet which includes a pyrotechnic component, allowing its path through the air to be seen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tracer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tracer ammunition

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noun

Meaning 2

ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: tracer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: ammunition, ammo

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