Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

projectile

noun

/prəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

Definition

An object that is thrown or propelled into the air, especially one that causes damage upon impact.

Examples

The soldier aimed the cannon and fired a projectile toward the target.
The football soared through the air, a perfect projectile heading for the end zone.
Scientists study projectiles to understand their flight paths and impacts.

Meaning

A projectile refers to any object that is launched or shot from a weapon or thrown with force. It can include anything from a simple stone thrown by hand to a missile fired from a launcher.