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projectile

Syllabification: (pro·jec·tile)
Pronunciation: /prəˈjektl, -ˌtīl/
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Definition of projectile

noun

  • a missile designed to be fired from a rocket or gun.
  • an object propelled through the air, especially one thrown as a weapon:they tried to shield Johnson from the projectiles that were being thrown

adjective

[attributive]
  • relating to a projectile missile or object:a projectile weapon
  • propelled with great force:projectile vomiting

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, from project- 'thrown forth', from the verb proicere (see project)

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