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    Proyectil (en. Projectile)

    /pɾo.jek.'til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body that, after being thrown, moves through the air, such as bullets or missiles.
    The projectile hit the target with great force.
    El proyectil impactó en el objetivo con gran fuerza.
    Artillery element that is fired to attack.
    The projectiles were launched from the cannon.
    Los proyectiles fueron lanzados desde el cañón.
    Artifact or device used in modern warfare.
    Guided projectiles are used in military operations.
    Los proyectiles guiados son utilizados en operaciones militares.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proiectilis', which means 'thrown forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war projectile
    Artifact designed to be used in warfare.
    proyectil de guerra
    ballistic projectile
    Projectile that follows a parabolic trajectory influenced by gravity.
    proyectil balístico
    cosmic projectile
    Subatomic particle whose energy comes from sources outside the Earth.
    proyectil cósmico

    Related Words

    missile
    Projectile that is guided or controlled from its launch.
    misil
    bullet
    Small projectile that is fired from a firearm.
    bala
    artillery
    Set of large firearms that fire projectiles.
    artillería

    Slang Meanings

    Said of someone who launches harsh criticisms or comments.
    That comment was a verbal projectile.
    Ese comentario fue un proyectil verbal.
    Figurative use to refer to something that causes a strong impact.
    That news was a projectile in the middle of the conversation.
    Esa noticia fue un proyectil en el medio de la conversación.