Synonyms for

Projectile

Verb / prʌˈdʒektʌl / / prʌˈdʒektaɪl / Another word for projectile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an object that is thrown or shot forward, especially one that is thrown by a weapon

Synonyms & similar words

rocket missile missile dart arrow bullet shell torpedo rocket cannonball shot bolt spear ball stone rock grenade bomb explosive charge ammunition weapon

Synonyms by register

Formal

missile munition projector

Informal

shot shell bullet dart

Literary

bolt arrow shaft

Antonyms

stopper anchor restraint deterrent hindrance blockade

Common collocations

  • launched projectile
  • moving projectile
  • projectile motion
  • projectile weapon
  • projectile impact
  • projectile trajectory
  • ballistic projectile

Word family

noun projectile
verb project
adjective projected

Usage note

A projectile is an object thrown or shot forward, especially as a weapon. It is often used in physics to describe objects in motion under the influence of gravity and air resistance.

Example sentences

  1. The soldier loaded the projectile into the cannon.
  2. The baseball was hit so hard it became a projectile.
  3. The astronaut launched the projectile into space.
  4. The hunter aimed his projectile at the deer.
  5. The kids threw the projectile back and forth.

Quotes

  • The rocket had a projectile that could reach the moon.
  • The arrow was a fast and deadly projectile.
  • The bullet was a small but lethal projectile.

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