projectile

• Décrit quelque chose qui peut être lancé ou propulsé en avant, généralement avec force.

Describes something that is capable of being thrown or propelled forward, typically with force.

1. Impelling or impelled forwardC1formal

   Describing something that is driven or thrust forward, often with force.

   Projectile (sens de propulsion)

   • The projectile force of the explosion shattered the windows.
   • The engine's projectile motion launched the rocket into orbit.
   • The projectile nature of the bullet made it dangerous.

   Synonymesdrivingimpellingpropellingpropulsivethrusting

• Objet lancé, tiré ou propulsé dans les airs, tel qu'une arme jetée vers une cible ou un engin propulsé par fusée.

A noun referring to an object that is thrown, fired, or launched through the air, such as a weapon thrown at a target or a vehicle propelled by a rocket engine.

1. Thrown or launched objectB2formal

   An object that is thrown or shot forward with force, especially as a weapon, but does not have its own propulsion.

   projectile

   • The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
   • Ancient catapults were used to launch heavy projectiles at castle walls.
   • The police found a small metal projectile lodged in the wall.

   Synonymesarrowbulletdartmissilepelletshellshotslug

2. Rocket-propelled vehicleB2formal

   A vehicle or missile that is propelled through the air by a rocket engine.

   Engin propulsé par fusée

   • The rocket was a projectile designed to reach orbit.
   • The military tested a new projectile that could travel at supersonic speeds.
   • The projectile launched from the submarine and flew toward its target.

   Synonymesguided missilemissilerocket