Projectile (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Rocket

Hypernyms

• Vehicle

Hyponyms

• Missile
• Test Instrument Vehicle
• Multistage Rocket
• Test Rocket

Related Words

• Projectile (adjective)

Meaning ²

A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The soldier launched a projectile from his catapult at the enemy's fortress.
• The ancient Greeks used a variety of projectiles, including stones and arrows, in battle.
• The police officer was hit by a projectile thrown by a protester during the riot.
• The medieval trebuchet was a powerful siege engine that launched heavy projectiles at enemy walls.
• The athlete's javelin was a finely crafted projectile designed for maximum distance and accuracy.

Synonyms

• Missile

Hypernyms

• Weapon System
• Arm

Hyponyms

• Throw Stick
• Pellet
• Slug
• Round Shot
• Throwing Stick
• Cannon Ball

Related Words

• Projectile (adjective)