projectile

UK
/prəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/
US
/prəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

Translations

projectilenoun
projectiles
pl
UK
/prəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/
US
/prəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/
The cannonball was a heavy projectile used in warfare during the 18th century.
Le boulet de canon était un projectile lourd utilisé dans la guerre au XVIIIe siècle.
Additional translations
missileMilitaire.
projectileadjective
more projectile
Comp.
most projectile
Super.
UK
/prəˈdʒek.taɪl/
US
/prəˈdʒɛk.təl/
balistiquePhysique; se dit d'un mouvement ou d'une trajectoire liée à un projectile.
The projectile motion of the ball was calculated to ensure it reached the target.
Le mouvement balistique de la balle a été calculé pour s'assurer qu'elle atteigne la cible.
Additional translations
en jetMédecine.

Definitions

projectilenoun
An object that is thrown, fired, or otherwise propelled, especially one that is intended to travel through the air and strike a target.
The cannonball was a heavy projectile used in warfare during the 18th century.
A self-propelled weapon, such as a missile, that travels through the air to hit a target.
The military tested a new projectile that could accurately hit targets over long distances.
projectileadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a projectile or an object that is thrown or propelled.
The projectile motion of the ball was calculated to ensure it reached the target.
Capable of being propelled or driven forward with great force.
The patient experienced projectile vomiting after the surgery.