projectile

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
  2. noun any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
  3. adjective impelling or impelled forward

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

missile

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
weapon
Narrower (hyponyms)
spitball, dart, bullet, boomerang, arrow, seeker

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