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A projectile is defined as something that is propelled or shot through the air, or a special type of missile that is fired from a gun or rocket.

(noun)

A paper airplane flying through the air is an example of a projectile.
An example of a projectile is a missile that you put into a rocket and fire at your enemies.

The definition of a projectile is something that is propelled through great force.

(adjective)

When a toddler violently throws up and vomits all over the room, this is an example of projectile vomit.

See projectile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an object designed to be hurled or shot forward, as a cannon shell or rocket
anything thrown forward

Origin: Fr < L projectus: see project & -ile

adjective

designed to be hurled forward, as a javelin
hurling forward: projectile force
Zool. that can be thrust out, as a tentacle

See projectile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A fired, thrown, or otherwise propelled object, such as a bullet, having no capacity for self-propulsion.
A self-propelled missile, such as a rocket.

adjective

Capable of being impelled or hurled forward.
Driving forward; impelling: a projectile force.
Zoology Capable of being thrust outward; protrusile.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin proiectile

Origin: , neuter of prōiectilis, that can be thrown

Origin: , from Latin prōiectus

Origin: , past participle of prōicere, to throw out; see project

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