That which is so cast, or used in casting; now spec. in Angling.

An object projected or propelled through space, the air, etc.; esp. a missile designed to be fired from a gun or rocket. Also figurative.

An object propelled (either by hand or mechanically) as a weapon at a target.

a thing cast forth, a projectile.

A body impelled through air or space. (Cf. projectile, n.)

A projectile, as a bullet. rare.

slang. Any projectile or device designed to travel through air or space, such as a missile, rocket, satellite, etc.