projectile

//prəˈdʒɛktaɪl//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
Visual representation of projectile

Noun

projectileSingular
projectilesPlural
1

An object that is thrown, fired, or launched through the air, especially as a weapon.

The soldier fired a projectile at the target.

2

A bullet, shell, or other object propelled from a gun or other weapon.

The projectile was fired from the cannon and hit the target.

Adjective

projectileCanonical form
1

Relating to or denoting something that is propelled with great force.

The projectile force of the cannon was impressive.

2

Capable of being thrown or projected forward.

The ancient weapon used projectile stones to attack enemies from a distance.

projectile - Deep Vocabulary