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PROJECTILE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Projectile.

How to pronounce projectile:

US

Projectile - as a noun

A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
missile9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arm5weapon11weapon system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rocket12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vehicle15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Projectile - as an adjective satellite

Impelling or impelled forward

Example: "A projectile force"

Projectile - as an adjective

Projecting or impelling forward.

Example: "A projectile force; a projectile weapon"

Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

Example: "Projectile motion"

Example Sentences

"The bullet was fired from the gun as a projectile."
"The missile flew through the air as a projectile."
"The cannon launched a deadly projectile into the enemy territory."
"The baseball was hit with such force that it became a projectile."
"The arrow shot from the bow as a powerful projectile."
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Word Game Points

Is PROJECTILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, projectile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROJECTILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is PROJECTILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, projectile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROJECTILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is PROJECTILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, projectile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROJECTILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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