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pro·jec·tile
I. \prəˈjektəl, -kˌtīl, -k(ˌ)til, prōˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from neuter of projectilis, adjective
1. : a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
< subatomic particles used as projectiles in atom smashing >
specifically : a missile for a firearm, cannon, or other weapon
2. : a self-propelling weapon (as a rocket, torpedo, or guided missile)
II. adjective
Etymology: New Latin projectilis, from Latin projectus (past participle of proicere, projicere to throw forth) + -ilis -ile — more at projection
1. : caused or imparted by impulse or projection : impelled forward
< projectile motion >
2. : projecting or impelling forward
< the great injury … was more owing to the gravity of the stone … than to the projectile force of it — Laurence Sterne >
< his family was getting on in the world and … he was to receive a projectile push from them — John Dollard >
3. : capable of being hurled, thrown, or projected with force similar to a missile
4. : capable of being thrust forward
• pro·jec·tile·ly \-l(l)ē\ adverb |