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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
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Took a round for ...

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If a Secret Service agent took a round for the president of the US, it means he was hit by a bullet intended for the president, right?
  

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Yes. "A round" is the business end of the bullet - the projectile. I think some people confuse it with a round of drinks.

— Avangi

  • Yes.
  • "A round" is the business end of the bullet - the projectile.
  • I think some people confuse it with a round of drinks.
  • " They think it means several clips or several canisters.
  • What many people call "a bullet" is otherwise known as a cartridge, which comprises the shell casing, the round, and the charge of powder.
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Yes. "A round" is the business end of the bullet - the projectile.

I think some people confuse it with a round of drinks.

"They fired several rounds of amunition." They think it means several clips or several canisters.

What many people call "a bullet" is otherwise known as a cartridge, which comprises the shell casing, the round, and the charge of powder.
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