Dumdum: meaning, definitions and examples

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dumdum

 

[ หˆdสŒmหŒdสŒm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ammunition type

Dumdum refers to a type of expanding bullet designed to cause extensive damage to the target upon impact. Originally developed in the late 19th century in the Dum Dum Arsenal in India, these bullets are characterized by a hollow point design that allows them to expand upon hitting soft tissue. This design maximizes damage and lethality, making them controversial and widely restricted or banned under various international laws of warfare. While dumdum bullets can be used for hunting purposes, their application in military conflicts raises significant ethical concerns.

Synonyms

expanding bullet, hollow-point bullet, soft point bullet.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was warned about the use of dumdum bullets.
  • Dumdum bullets are illegal in many countries.
  • Hunters sometimes prefer dumdum bullets for their effectiveness.

Translations

Translations of the word "dumdum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฎเคกเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะผะดัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ ใƒ€ใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ค๋ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู…ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พพๅง†่พพๅง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒะผะดัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ›แƒ“แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dumdum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dumdum

Etymology

The term 'dumdum' originates from the Dum Dum Arsenal, a British military armory located near Kolkata, India, where these bullets were first manufactured in the 1890s. The initial purpose for the design was to create a more effective bullet for use in colonial warfare. The hollow point design was intended to increase stopping power against game animals, thus improving the effectiveness of the rounds used by soldiers deployed in various regions. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass any expanding ammunition, which has garnered a notorious reputation due to its potential for causing excessive harm to human targets. Humanitarian and ethical debates surrounding the use of dumdum bullets continue, especially in contexts of armed conflict and civilian safety.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,665, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.