projectile
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/prəˈdʒektl/
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/prəˈdʒektaɪl/
An object like a bullet that is shot from a weapon.
The soldier fired a projectile from his rifle.
Something that is thrown to be used as a weapon.
The protesters used rocks as projectiles against the police.
Moving very fast and with a lot of force.
The dog's projectile vomiting worried the owners.