"bullet-headed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more bullet-headed [comparative], most bullet-headed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} bullet-headed (comparative more bullet-headed, superlative most bullet-headed)
  1. Having a pointed head that is reminiscent of a bullet.
    Sense id: en-bullet-headed-en-adj-UBmaOQoM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14
  2. Stubborn and stupid. Synonyms: stupid
    Sense id: en-bullet-headed-en-adj-yIhOo3~k

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