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ˈdʌmˌdʌmdum·dum
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Princeton's WordNet
dumdum, dumdum bulletnoun
a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound
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Dumdum
Expanding bullets, also known colloquially as dumdum bullets, are projectiles designed to expand on impact. This causes the bullet to increase in diameter, to combat over-penetration and produce a larger wound, thus dealing more damage to a living target. For this reason, they are used for hunting and by most police departments, but are generally prohibited for use in war. Two typical designs are the hollow-point bullet and the soft-point bullet.
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dumdum
A dumdum is usually referred to as a type of bullet that expands upon impact, causing a larger wound, or it can also informally describe a person regarded as stupid or slow-witted. The term originated from Dum Dum, a town near Kolkata, India, where this type of bullet was originally produced.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
dumdum
The name of a town and of a valley in India, well known in the military history of the country; it is 8 miles to the northeast of Calcutta, having extensive accommodations for troops, and a cannon-foundry. The place is famous in connection with the mutiny of 1857, as the scene of the first open manifestation on the part of the Sepoys against the greased cartridges.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of DumDum in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of DumDum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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