projectile
(adjective) impelling or impelled forward; “a projectile force”; “a projectile missile”
projectile, missile
(noun) a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
rocket, projectile
(noun) any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
Source: WordNet® 3.1
projectile (plural projectiles)
an object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.
(physics) any object propelled through space by the application of a force.
projectile (not comparable)
Projecting or impelling forward.
Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*ject"ile, a. Etym: [Cf. F. projectile.]
1. Projecting or impelling forward; as, a projectile force.
2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward; as, projectile motion. Arbuthnot.
Pro*ject"ile, n. Etym: [Cf. F. projectile.]
1. A body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.
2. pl. (Mech.)
Definition: A part of mechanics which treats of the motion, range, time of flight, etc., of bodies thrown or driven through the air by an impelling force.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
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