projectile

CEFRB2

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An object thrown, fired, or launched through the air.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.

Examples

  • The teacher was hit by a projectile.

  • Tom was projectile vomiting all over the kitchen.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/
  • /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Projecting or impelling forward.

  2. An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

More examples

In context

  • a projectile force; a projectile weapon

  • A free and strong Projectile Motion of the Blood must occasion a florid Appearance upon the Skin in such Constitutions

Quick test

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The cannon fired a heavy blank that traveled over a mile before landing.

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Origin

noun

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