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projectile

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktɪl/

Meanings
  • noun

    An object that is propelled through the air or a fluid, typically as a weapon.

    - "The archer fired a projectile from his bow."
    - "The cannonball is a large projectile used in warfare."

Pronunciation
  1. /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/



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Variants
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projectile , projectiles , projectile vomiting , projectile vomitings
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'projectilis' meaning 'thrown forward'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded shot with a bow and arrow was 1,828 feet (556 meters) by Hoyt Bruce in 1987.

  2. The first recorded use of a catapult was in 400 BC by the ancient Greeks.

  3. The world record for the fastest handgun shot was set by Julie Golob in 2012, with a time of 0.183 seconds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Projectile motion: The physics of an object in motion, where the only forces acting on it are the initial force that launched it and the force of gravity.

  2. Projectile weapon: A weapon that propels a projectile, such as a bow and arrow, a gun, or a catapult.


Culture
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In literature, projectiles are often used as metaphors for ideas or messages that are sent out into the world. In art, they can be depicted as weapons or symbols of power. In music, there is a genre called 'projectile music' that involves throwing objects, such as water balloons or balloons filled with confetti, at concerts.

How to Memorize "projectile"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a ball being thrown through the air. Imagine the trajectory it takes and the force that propels it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'projectile' with the idea of something being thrown or propelled through the air.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'P-R-O-J-E-C-T-I-L-E' to remember the definition: Projectile is an object that's launched or ejected.


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