meaning of projectile
1. Projecting or impelling forward; as, a projectile force.
2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward; as, projectile motion.
3. A body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.
4. 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.
5. a weapon that is thrown or projected
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