What is a body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm called?
projectile — A body projected, or impelled forward, by force; especially, a missile adapted to be shot from a firearm. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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