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    Proyectiles (en. Projectiles)

    /pɾo.ɟekˈti.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An element that is launched or thrown, especially in war contexts.
    Artillery projectiles can cause extensive damage.
    Los proyectiles de artillería pueden causar daños extensos.
    Any object used to be thrown or shot.
    The projectiles from a bow are generally arrows.
    Los proyectiles de un arco son generalmente flechas.
    Moving objects that follow a trajectory determined by the applied force.
    Projectiles follow the trajectory of the initial force and gravity.
    Los proyectiles siguen la trayectoria de la fuerza inicial y la gravedad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'proiectilis', which means 'put in motion', derived from 'proicere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    launch projectiles
    To throw objects with force.
    lanzar proyectiles
    war projectiles
    Types of ammunition used in armed conflicts.
    proyectiles de guerra
    impact of the projectiles
    The effect caused by a projectile when it collides with an object.
    impacto de los proyectiles

    Related Words

    artillery
    A set of weapons and war material that use projectiles.
    artillería
    ammunition
    A set of projectiles, bullets, or explosives intended to be used in weapons.
    munición
    shot
    The action of launching a projectile using a weapon.
    disparo

    Slang Meanings

    Projectiles in the context of video games
    In the game, the projectiles are the bullets you shoot at enemies.
    En el juego, los proyectiles son las balas que disparas a los enemigos.
    Referring to fireworks
    The party's projectiles were impressive and filled the sky with colors.
    Los proyectiles de la fiesta fueron impresionantes y llenaron el cielo de colores.