English Explanatory Dictionary

softnose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a bullet: lacking a jacketed nose and thereby deforming greatly on impact, causing a large amount of damage; soft-nosed.
noun
  1. A bullet of this kind; (uncountable) bullets of this kind collectively.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒftnəʊz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-softnose.wav /ˈsɔftˌnoʊz/ /ˈsɑftˌnoʊz/

Word forms

softnose soft-nose soft nose softnoses

Etymology

From soft (adjective) + nose.

Synonyms

soft point
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