full metal jacket

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A type of bullet that has a soft lead core encased in a harder metal shell, typically copper; also used figuratively to describe something that is complete, thorough, or uncompromising in nature.

1. Type of ammunitionC1formal

   A bullet that has a soft core encased in a harder metal shell, typically used in military firearms.

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   • The soldiers were issued full metal jacket rounds for their rifles.
   • Full metal jacket ammunition is designed to penetrate targets more effectively.
   • The range only allows full metal jacket bullets for safety reasons.

2. Film titleB2formal

   A 1987 war film directed by Stanley Kubrick, depicting the Vietnam War and the dehumanizing effects of military training.

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   • Full Metal Jacket is considered one of the greatest war films ever made.
   • The movie Full Metal Jacket explores the psychological impact of combat.
   • I watched Full Metal Jacket last night; it was intense.