26984 words

projectile

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
an object that is thrown or shot forwards with force:

Examples:

The second projectile exploded after hitting a tank.
People started throwing bottles and other projectiles at the police.
2
(of a weapon) thrown or shot forwards with great force; relating to or using weapons like this:

Examples:

projectile weapons
projectile attacks
3
an object that is thrown or fired, esp. from a weapon

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