projectile

Meaning

Noun

1. An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
2. Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Projecting or impelling forward.
2. (not-comparable) Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

Synonyms

missile

bullet

shot

shell

🐚

rocket

🚀

cartridge

round

gunshot

launch

ogive

orb

pellet

projection

rock

🪨

shells

slug

sphere

stone

🪨

tamper

torpedo

arrows and bullets

cartride

unit of ammunition

ammunition

collapsing liner

ball

bowl

bullets

cast

clod

globe

Translations

projectile

proyectil

proiettile

projétil

Projektil

Geschoss

projectiel

projectil

mermi

βλήμα

missile

caillou

Geschoß

pallottola

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).