projectile projectile /prɑːˈdʒɛktaɪl/

adjective

1. Impelling or impelled forward  ( projectile )
   impelling or impelled forward
    A projectile force
   a projectile force
    A projectile missile
   a projectile missile
   

noun

1. () A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled  ( projectile , missile )
   a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
     The missile soared through the sky, headed for its target.
   The missile soared through the sky, headed for its target.
   
   
2. Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine  ( projectile , rocket )
   any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
    The rocket shot up into the sky with a trail of white smoke.
   The rocket shot up into the sky with a trail of white smoke.