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Definition of Projectile
1. Adjective. Impelling or impelled forward. "A projectile missile"
2. Noun. A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled.
Exact synonyms: Missile
Specialized synonyms: Arrow, Boomerang, Throw Stick, Throwing Stick, Bullet, Slug, Cannon Ball, Cannonball, Round Shot, Dart, Seeker, Pellet, Shot, Spitball
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Specialized synonyms: Arrow, Boomerang, Throw Stick, Throwing Stick, Bullet, Slug, Cannon Ball, Cannonball, Round Shot, Dart, Seeker, Pellet, Shot, Spitball
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
3. Noun. Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine.
Exact synonyms: Rocket
Specialized synonyms: Missile, Multistage Rocket, Step Rocket, Research Rocket, Test Instrument Vehicle, Test Rocket
Terms within: Rocket, Rocket Engine
Generic synonyms: Vehicle
Derivative terms: Rocket
Specialized synonyms: Missile, Multistage Rocket, Step Rocket, Research Rocket, Test Instrument Vehicle, Test Rocket
Terms within: Rocket, Rocket Engine
Generic synonyms: Vehicle
Derivative terms: Rocket
Definition of Projectile
1. a. Projecting or impelling forward; as, a projectile force.
2. n. A body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.
Definition of Projectile
1. Noun. an object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon. ¹
2. Noun. (context: physics) any object propelled through space by the application of a force. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of an object) In the manner of something fired from a weapon. ¹
4. Adjective. (context: of a weapon) Designed to discharge projectiles towards its target. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Projectile
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