muzzle velocity
muzzle velocity
Definition
muzzle velocity
noun
the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a firearm: expressed in feet per second
muzzle velocity
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: The heavy, blunt-nosed lead bullet, nearly half an inch in diameter, had a muzzle velocity of 600ft per second.
- permit: An additional benefit was that the light weight permitted a higher muzzle velocity, reducing the time of flight.
Adjective modifier
- high: An additional benefit was that the light weight permitted a higher muzzle velocity, reducing the time of flight.
- low: Because air rifles have comparatively lower muzzle velocities and lighter ammunition, even a light breeze will often affect your aim.
Noun used with modifier
- m/s: But the 245 m/s muzzle velocity of these weapons was far too low, and they failed in combat.
