Pellets: meaning, definitions and examples

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pellets

 

[ หˆpelษชts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fuel

Small, compressed particles typically made from wood, used as fuel in stoves, boilers, and pellet grills.

Synonyms

compressed particles, fuel pellets, wood pellets.

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Word Description / Examples
pellets

Can be repeated here as a general term for compressed fuel used in heating applications, but it's context-specific within this domain.

  • The farmer bought 50 bags of wood pellets for the winter.
  • Pellets are popular for their high energy output and low ash production.
wood pellets

Specifically refers to fuel pellets made from compressed wood shavings or sawdust. This term is commonly used in the context of heating and energy.

  • The company specializes in producing high-quality wood pellets for home heating.
  • The use of wood pellets is increasing due to their renewable energy benefits.
compressed particles

Used in technical or scientific contexts to describe particles that have been pressed together into a smaller volume. This term is less common in everyday language and more specialized.

  • The study focused on the behavior of compressed particles under high pressure.
  • Compressed particles of metal are used in certain types of 3D printing.
fuel pellets

Specifically refers to pellets used as a type of fuel, often for heating. These are commonly made from compressed biomass materials such as sawdust or wood shavings.

  • Many modern stoves are designed to burn fuel pellets for a more efficient heat source.
  • Fuel pellets are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional coal.

Examples of usage

  • The pellet stove kept the house warm during the winter.
  • The pellet grill is perfect for cooking outdoors.
  • She ordered a ton of wood pellets for the winter season.
Context #2 | Noun

ammunition

Small, cylindrical projectiles used in air guns or firearms.

Synonyms

ammunition pellets, projectiles, shot.

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pellets

Commonly used to refer to small, cylindrical-shaped pieces of material, often used as animal feed or in heating systems.

  • The farmers feed their livestock with pellets for better nutrition
  • Wood pellets are popular for heating homes in cold climates
ammunition pellets

Specifically used in the context of firearms and shooting, often referring to small, round projectiles used in air guns or shotguns.

  • Hunters prefer ammunition pellets for small game hunting
  • He loaded his air rifle with ammunition pellets for target practice
shot

Can refer to a small pellet used in shotguns, but also used more broadly in various contexts, including photography, medical, and sports, making it a versatile term.

  • The hunter loaded his shotgun with shot
  • She took a great shot of the sunset
  • The doctor gave him a flu shot
  • He made a perfect shot to win the basketball game
projectiles

A general term for any object that is thrown, fired, or propelled towards a target, often used in both military and scientific contexts.

  • The military tests various projectiles to ensure accuracy
  • Scientists studied the trajectory of the projectiles in the experiment

Examples of usage

  • The hunter loaded his rifle with pellets for the hunt.
  • The air gun uses pellets as ammunition.
Context #3 | Noun

food

Small, compressed food particles used in animal feed.

Synonyms

animal feed pellets, feed nuggets, food particles.

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Word Description / Examples
pellets

General term for small, compacted items, often used in various contexts such as heating fuel, animal feed, or even in some manufacturing processes.

  • The stove uses wood pellets for heating.
  • We bought some pellets for the fish tank.
animal feed pellets

Specifically refers to compressed food items designed for feeding animals. Often used in farming and pet care industries.

  • The farmer ordered a new batch of animal feed pellets for the chickens.
  • Animal feed pellets ensure that livestock get a balanced diet.
food particles

Refers to very small pieces of food and can be used in both human and animal contexts. It's less specific about the shape or processing of the food compared to pellets or nuggets.

  • Fish enjoy catching the food particles as they float in the water.
  • The scientist examined the food particles under a microscope.
feed nuggets

Usually refers to small, compact pieces of food designed for animals, but can also imply a more processed form or shape compared to pellets.

  • The pet store carries different flavors of feed nuggets for dogs.
  • Feed nuggets are easy for animals to chew and digest.

Examples of usage

  • The rabbit's diet consists of pellets and fresh vegetables.
  • The hamster eagerly ate the food pellets.
Context #4 | Verb

informal

To shoot someone with a pellet gun or similar weapon.

Synonyms

hit with projectiles, shoot with pellets.

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Word Description / Examples
pellets

Small, round objects made typically of compressed material, often used as ammunition for airguns or as feed for animals.

  • The hunter bought a box of pellets for his air rifle
  • The farmer used pellets to feed the chickens
shoot with pellets

Refers specifically to the act of firing projectiles known as pellets from a firearm, typically used in hunting or target practice.

  • They went to the range to shoot with pellets
  • The gamekeeper used a pellet gun to shoot with pellets at the pests
hit with projectiles

Describes an action of being struck by objects that are thrown or propelled, usually refers to scenarios involving some kind of attack or impact.

  • The medieval soldiers were hit with projectiles during the siege
  • She was worried about being hit with projectiles at the protest

Examples of usage

  • He playfully pelletted his friend with the airsoft gun.

Translations

Translations of the word "pellets" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pellets

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฐเฅเคฐเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pellets

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฝัƒะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pelety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท granulรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pellets

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pelet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ ๋ฆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจูŠุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pelety

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pelety

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข—็ฒ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peleti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐะฝัƒะปะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palletler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pellets

Etymology

The word 'pellets' originated from the Old French term 'pelote', which means a small ball or pellet. Over time, the word evolved to refer to small compressed particles used in various contexts such as fuel, ammunition, and food. The use of pellets as a form of fuel became popular in the 20th century, especially in pellet stoves and boilers for heating purposes. Today, pellets are widely used in different industries and applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,260, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.