PROJECTILE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

projectile

noun

Definition of projectile

as in missile

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Recent Examples of projectile Iran used sophisticated ballistic missiles with multiple-projectile warheads against Jordan. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026 Blanco’s family’s lawsuit argued the officers could have done more to deescalate the encounter, including through the use of less-lethal weapons, such as a 40mm projectile launcher. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 When its projectile punched through the castle’s curtain wall, observers compared the sight to an arrow ripping through cloth. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 During one part of his history, Angel was maimed and his wings were replaced by metal projectile-shooting wings by the villain Apocalpyse. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for projectile

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Noun

Authorities also reported drones and missiles were intercepted and destroyed near the capital, Riyadh, and the country’s southern region.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The exchange of threats comes as Saudi Arabia investigates why its air defenses failed to intercept a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Houthis.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of missile

Noun

Neo1 combines hydraulic force with electric servo control to balance load capacity and positioning accuracy.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of load

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The Austin Police Association said no one was charged with a crime in the incident and reminded the public to call 911 immediately if an old military object, such as a shell, grenade or mortar round, is found.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Those cells will then be injected through the shell of a domestic chicken egg into a microscopic chick embryo.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of shell

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In the long history of artists taking over spaces that once housed the creation of deadly weapons—the Park Avenue Armory in New York, the Arsenale in Venice—Da Corte’s studio was a cannonball factory during the Civil War.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
In Alameda County, volunteers last year found a cannonball, poetry from a wedding ceremony, a NOAA weather balloon, a boombox and a 1970s soda can, said Jessica Sloan, volunteer supervisor for the East Bay Regional Park District.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cannonball

Noun

These beneficial predators spend the winter under leaves, emerging in spring to feed on common garden pests such as aphids, slugs and mites.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Home runs are king in the postseason, but that’s where Caminero comes in, with Liam Hicks, Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda also offering some slug.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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