projectile
noun
- any object thrown by the exertion of a force
- any object thrown into space (empty or not) by the exertion of a force
adjective
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Pronunciation: /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ / /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ / /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/
adj
Etymology: From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).
- Projecting or impelling forward.
“a projectile force; a projectile weapon”
- Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
“A free and strong Projectile Motion of the Blood must occasion a florid Appearance upon the Skin in such Constitutions”
noun
Etymology: From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).
- An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
- Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.