Muzzle Velocity (Noun)
Meaning
The velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The high muzzle velocity of the rifle allowed it to penetrate armor at long ranges.
- The sniper's rifle was designed to achieve a muzzle velocity of over 2,500 feet per second.
- The gun's muzzle velocity was reduced due to the shorter barrel length.
- To calculate the range of the projectile, we need to know the muzzle velocity and angle of elevation.
- The muzzle velocity of the pistol was significantly lower than that of the rifle.