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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

projectile

/prɒdʒˈektɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does projectile mean?

noun

An object thrown or propelled through the air, typically with force and speed, such as a bullet, arrow, or stone.

Example

"The baseball player swung his bat and hit the ball out of the stadium as a projectile."

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