Projectile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Projectile is a noun meaning An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
Meaning
An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
More Meanings
- (physics) Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.
- Projecting or impelling forward.
- Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
Example Sentences
a projectile force; a projectile weapon
A free and strong Projectile Motion of the Blood must occasion a florid Appearance upon the Skin in such Constitutions
Word Forms
- projectiles
Synonyms for projectile
Depending on context, synonyms include dynamic, missile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include missile, dynamic, machine, round, shell, bullet.
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