soft point

English

Alternative forms

• soft-point

Adjective

soft point (not comparable)

1. (firearms) Of a bullet: having an exposed lead point, designed to expand when it hits its target and therefore cause more damage.

   Synonym: softnose

Translations

having an exposed lead point

Finnish: pehmeäkärkinen

Noun

soft point (plural soft points)

1. (firearms) A bullet with such a tip.

   Synonyms: softnose, (abbreviation) SP

   Coordinate term: hollow point

Coordinate terms

• dum-dum
• full metal jacket
• hollow point
• jacketed hollow point
• jacketed soft point