projectile

pro·jec·tile

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The simple projectile entertained Aaron while playing in the park.

adjective

The definition of a projectile is something that is propelled through great force.
When a toddler violently throws up and vomits all over the room, this is an example of projectile vomit.

noun

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

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projectile

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

Origin of projectile

French from Classical Latin projectus: see project and -ile

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

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projectile

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 of projectile

New Latin proiectile neuter of prōiectilis that can be thrown from Latin prōiectus past participle of prōicere to throw out ; see project .

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Noun

(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.

Adjective

(not comparable)

Projecting or impelling forward.
a projectile force; a projectile weapon
Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
projectile motion

Origin

From Medieval Latin prÅiectilis (“projectile"), from Latin prÅiectus, perfect passive participle of prÅiciÅ (“throw forth; extend; expel").

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