"tracer round" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tracer rounds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tracer round (plural tracer rounds)
  1. (firearms, weaponry) A type of ammunition that contains a pyrotechnic compound that ignites upon firing, creating a visible trail of light or smoke, allowing the shooter to track the trajectory of their bullets. Categories (topical): Firearms, Weapons Synonyms: tracer shell

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