projectile

• Diz-se de algo que pode ser arremessado ou impulsionado para a frente, geralmente com força.

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.

   Projétil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrivingimpellingpropellingpropulsivethrusting

• Substantivo que designa um objeto arremessado, disparado ou lançado pelo ar, como uma arma atirada contra um alvo ou um veículo movido por motor de foguete.

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.

   Projétil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarrowbulletdartmissilepelletshellshotslug

2. Rocket-propelled vehicleB2formal

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

   Foguete

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguided missilemissilerocket