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projectile

pro·jec·tile

UK/pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ US/pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a weapon that is thrown or projected

Synonyms

adjective

1.

impelling or impelled forward

  • “a projectile force”
  • “a projectile missile”
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Origin

From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).

Phrases

  • projectile point
  • projectile vomit
  • projectile vomiting

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