projectile
noun
- an object designed to be hurled or shot forward, as a cannon shell or rocket
- anything thrown forward
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
(prə-jĕkˈtəl, -tīlˌ)
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.
Learn more about projectile
link/cite
print
suggestion box