projectile meaning and definition

PROJECTILE noun

Definition of projectile (noun)

1. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
   • synonyms: missile
2. any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
   • synonyms: rocket

PROJECTILE adjective

Definition of projectile (adjective)

1. impelling or impelled forward
   • "a projectile force"; "a projectile missile"