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Definitions for: Projectile
[n] a weapon that is thrown or projected
[adj] impelling or impelled forward; "a projectile force"; "a projectile missile"
Webster (1913) Definition: Pro*ject"ile, a. [Cf. F. projectile.]
1. Projecting or impelling forward; as, a projectile force.
2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled
forward; as, projectile motion. --Arbuthnot.
Pro*ject"ile, n. [Cf. F. projectile.]
1. A body projected, or impelled forward, by force;
especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.
2. pl. (Mech.) A part of mechanics which treats of the
motion, range, time of flight, etc., of bodies thrown or
driven through the air by an impelling force.
Synonyms: dynamic, dynamical, missile
See Also: arm, arrow, boomerang, bullet, cannon ball, cannonball, dart, pellet, round shot, seeker, shot, slug, spitball, throw stick, throwing stick, weapon, weapon system
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