CEFR B2

projectile

noun

Meaning

An object that is thrown, shot, or launched into the air or space, especially one with a high velocity.

Examples

The ancient catapult launched a large stone projectile at the castle walls.
Scientists are studying the trajectory of the projectile to understand its impact.

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projectile (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒɛk.təl/

Definition

An object that is thrown, shot, or launched into the air or space, especially one with a high velocity.

Examples

The ancient catapult launched a large stone projectile at the castle walls.
Scientists are studying the trajectory of the projectile to understand its impact.
The bullet is a type of projectile fired from a gun.

How to Use projectile

projectile motion (collocation): The study of the motion of objects thrown or launched into the air. — "Students learn about projectile motion in their introductory physics class."
launch a projectile (collocation): To send a projectile into the air or space. — "The rocket was designed to launch a satellite as a projectile."

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