"hollow point" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hollow points [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hollow point (plural hollow points)
  1. (firearms) A bullet with a small hole drilled or molded in the tip (nose), designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more damage. Categories (topical): Firearms

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