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noun pro·jec·tile \prə-ˈjek-təl, -ˌtī(-ə)l, chiefly British ˈprä-jik-ˌtī(-ə)l\
: something (such as a bullet or rocket) that is shot from a weapon
: something (such as a rock) that is thrown as a weapon
Full Definition of PROJECTILE
1
: a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia; especially : a missile for a weapon (as a firearm)
2
: a self-propelling weapon (as a rocket)
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First Known Use of PROJECTILE
1665
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adjective
Definition of PROJECTILE
1
: projecting or impelling forward <a projectile force>
2
: capable of being thrust forward
First Known Use of PROJECTILE
1715
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projectile
noun pro·jec·tile \prə-ˈjek-təl\
Definition of PROJECTILE for Kids
: something (as a bullet or rocket) thrown or shot especially from a weapon
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