The term 'pellet' is used to describe a variety of objects, including a BULLET, MISSILE, AMMUNITION, TABLET, SLUG, PROJECTILE, PILL, SHOT, BALL, BEAD, GRANULE, and PEA. A BULLET is a small metal PROJECTILE fired from a gun, while a MISSILE is a guided self-propelled weapon. AMMUNITION is the material fired, scattered, dropped, or detonated from any weapon. A TABLET is a compressed solid dosage form, such as a PILL, while a SLUG is a large pellet of lead used in a shotgun shell. A PROJECTILE is an object projected by the force of a weapon, while a PILL is a small round mass of medicine. A SHOT is a single discharge of a firearm, while a BALL is a spherical object used in various sports. A BEAD is a small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, while a GRANULE is a small grain or particle. Finally, a PEA is a small spherical seed.