BB Shot is a term used to refer to a type of ammunition that consists of two or more projectiles, usually made of lead, encased in a single cartridge. The pellets and bullets are typically fired from a shotgun or rifle. PELLET is a 6-letter word that refers to a small, round projectile, usually made of lead, that is fired from a gun. BULLET is also a 6-letter word that refers to a cylindrical projectile, usually made of lead, that is fired from a gun.