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projectile

 

[ prษ™หˆdส’ษ›ktaษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physics

A missile designed to be fired from a rocket or gun.

Synonyms

ammunition, missile, rocket

Examples of usage

  • The projectile was launched into the air.
  • The projectile traveled at high speed.
Context #2 | Noun

ballistics

An object thrown, fired, or otherwise propelled at a target.

Synonyms

bullet, dart, missile

Examples of usage

  • The archer released the projectile towards the target.
  • The bullet served as a projectile in the experiment.
Context #3 | Noun

military

A self-propelled missile or rocket used for military purposes.

Synonyms

missile, rocket, warhead

Examples of usage

  • The army deployed the projectiles against enemy forces.
  • The navy launched a series of projectiles from the warship.

Translations

Translations of the word "projectile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น projรฉtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคชเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Projektil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ proyektil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฝะฐั€ัะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pocisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณ้“ๅ…ท (ใจใณใฉใ†ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท projectile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proyectil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mermi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์‚ฌ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฐูŠูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projektil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ projektil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ›ๅฐ„ไฝ“ (pฤo shรจ tว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izstrelitveno telo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotfรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะฐั€ัะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผllษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proyectil

Etymology

The word 'projectile' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'projectilis', which means 'to throw forth'. It has been used to describe objects thrown, fired, or propelled at a target, especially in the fields of physics, ballistics, and military. The concept of projectiles has been integral to warfare and scientific experiments throughout history.

See also: project, projectable, projecting, projection, projectors, projects.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,216, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.