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Projectile

usgb/prəˈdʒektl/Volume
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Common Usage

Often used to describe items in sports or daily life that are thrown or launched.

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The player kicked the ball so hard it became a projectile.
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Not Always Weapons

Remember, 'projectile' isn't only for weapons, but any object propelled through the air.

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He laughed as the water balloon, thrown as a harmless projectile, splashed its target.
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Speed Variable

Projectiles can travel at varying speeds, not necessarily at high velocity.

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The slow-moving paper airplane is as much a projectile as a fast bullet.
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