Projectile Definition & Meaning

projectile
adjective
  1. impelling or impelled forward; "a projectile force"; "a projectile missile"
noun
  1. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
  2. any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

"Projectile" in song lyrics

See how projectile is used in real songs:

  • "EQ technology in a multi-track recorders projectile"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Technics
  • "When I'm aimin' a, heatseeker projectile"
    Beretta 9 f/ Hell Razah, Lord Superb — Showdown
  • "With black dairy smile meanwhile slip projectile"
    Warcloud f/ N3utron, Skarekrow, Vulgar — Sleepwalker Drive-In Theater

Usage tips for "projectile"

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