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.

Synonyms

• Missile

Hypernyms

• Weapon System
• Arm

Hyponyms

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

Related Words

• Projectile (adjective)