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full metal jacket

 

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Noun full metal jacket has 1 sense
  1. full metal jacket - a lead bullet that is covered with a jacket of a harder metal (sually copper)
    --1 is a kind of
    bullet, slug

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Full Metal Jacket

Description:

Full Metal Jacket refers to a type of ammunition used in firearms, typically consisting of a soft-core lead bullet enclosed in a harder metal shell, such as copper or brass. It is designed to increase penetration and minimize deformation upon impact, making it ideal for various shooting purposes.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Military Equipment:

In military terms, a full metal jacket (FMJ) can also describe a military-style bullet with a metal-coated or fully metal-covered projectile, used in both handguns and rifles. The jacketing on the bullet helps provide enhanced accuracy and reliable feeding in firearms, while also reducing barrel fouling.

Sample Sentence: The soldier loaded his rifle with full metal jacket ammunition before heading into combat.

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Noun - Film:

"Full Metal Jacket" is a 1987 war film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It portrays the journey of a group of U.S. Marine Corps recruits through their basic training and combat experiences during the Vietnam War.

Sample Sentence: Have you seen the movie "Full Metal Jacket"? The performances are incredible.

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Adjective - Strength or Resilience:

When used as an adjective, "full metal jacket" can describe someone or something as strong, unyielding, or tough, similar to a bullet with a sturdy metal casing.

Sample Sentence: Despite the challenges she faced, Jane maintained her full metal jacket determination to succeed.

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