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Pronunciation : Pro*ject"ile
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. projectile.]
Definition : 1. Projecting or impelling forward; as, a projectile force.

2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward; as, projectile motion. Arbuthnot.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pro*ject"ile
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. projectile.]
Definition : 1. A body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm.

2. pl. (Mech.)

Defn: A part of mechanics which treats of the motion, range, time of flight, etc., of bodies thrown or driven through the air by an impelling force.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913