Projectile

usgb/prəˈdʒektl/
noun

Something thrown or fired forward, like an arrow by throwing, a bullet by shooting, or a rocket by rockets.

The archer launched a projectile at the target.
Visual representation of "projectile" - Something thrown or fired forward, like an arrow by throwing, a bullet by shooting, or a rocket by rockets.

Often appears as...

  • launch a projectile
  • fire a projectile
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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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