ETYM French pelote, Late Lat. pelota, pilota, from Latin pila a ball. Related to Platoon.
1. A small sphere.
2. Any of various projectiles fired from a weapon (as an air rifle).
1. Croquette.
2. (Au figuré) Erreur. Il a commis une boulette fâcheuse.
1. Pelletize
2. To strike with pellets