projectile
[ pruh-jek-til, -tahyl ]
an object fired from a gun with an explosive propelling charge, such as a bullet, shell, rocket, or grenade
USE 1
The soldier carefully aimed his rifle before releasing the projectile, which sped through the air towards its target.
USE 2
The engineer designed a new type of projectile that could penetrate armored vehicles more effectively than traditional bullets.
USE 3
During the training exercise, the recruits learned about the different types of projectiles and their trajectories.
