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BB

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. BB (noun)
  2. BB (abbreviation)
  3. BB cap (noun)
  4. BB gun (noun)
  5. B and B (noun)

1BB

noun \ˈbē-(ˌ)bē\

Definition of BB

1
: a shot pellet 0.18 inch in diameter for use in a shotgun cartridge
2
: a shot pellet 0.175 inch in diameter for use in an air gun
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First Known Use of BB

1845

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