Balística (en. Ballistics)

/ba.lis.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Science that studies the behavior and motion of projectiles.

Forensic ballistics is used to solve crimes related to firearms.

La balística forense se utiliza para resolver crímenes relacionados con armas de fuego.

Branch of physics that deals with the study of projectiles in flight.

Engineers calculate trajectories in ballistics to improve missile accuracy.

Los ingenieros calculan las trayectorias en balística para mejorar la precisión de los misiles.

Set of principles governing the movement of a projectile through the air.

Ballistic analysis allows understanding how a bullet can change direction upon impact.

El análisis balístico permite entender cómo una bala puede cambiar de dirección tras impactar.

From the Greek 'ballistikos', which refers to the action of throwing.

ballistic of weapons

Specific study of the behavior of firearms during firing.

balística de armas

forensic ballistics

Application of ballistics in criminal investigation to analyze evidence from shootings.

balística forense

external ballistics

Analysis of the flight of projectiles from the moment they leave the barrel until they reach impact.

balística exterior

projectile

Launched object that can cause damage or impact.

proyectil

weapon

Instrument designed to cause harm, commonly using projectiles.

arma

trajectory

Path that a projectile follows in its motion.

trayectoria

Referring to a shot or weapon in street slang.

That guy has quick ballistics, he doesn't mind using his weapon.

Ese tipo tiene una balística rápida, no le importa usar su arma.

Used to describe someone very precise in their actions, like a marksman.

He is ballistic, he always knows how to hit the target.

Él es un balístico, siempre sabe cómo dar en el blanco.