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rubber bullet

/ˈrʌbər ˈbʊlɪt/

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/ˈrʌbər ˈbʊlɪt/B2formaltechnical
  • ruПуля, изготовленная из резины или аналогичного гибкого материала, обычно используемая правоохранительными органами для контроля толпы в качестве менее летальной альтернативы металлическим пулям.

A bullet made of rubber or a similar flexible material, typically used by law enforcement for crowd control as a less-lethal alternative to metal bullets.

  1. Non-lethal projectileB2formal

    A bullet made of rubber or a rubber-coated metal, designed to be used as a less-lethal weapon for crowd control.

    ruРезиновая пуля

    • Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.
    • Rubber bullets can still cause serious injuries if fired at close range.
    • The use of rubber bullets is controversial due to their potential harm.