rubber bullet
noun
Definition of rubber bullet
: a bullet that is made out of rubber so that it hurts but does not kill people and that is used by the police and military to control a crowd
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rubberplay
: one that rubs
: an instrument or object (such as a rubber eraser) used in rubbing, polishing, scraping, or cleaning
: something that prevents rubbing or chafing
: a contest consisting of an odd number of games won by the side that takes a majority (such as two out of three)
: an odd game played to determine the winner of a tie
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bulletplay
: a round or elongated missile (as of lead) to be fired from a firearm
: cartridge
: something resembling a bullet (as in curved form)
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