PROJECTILE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word projectile. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word projectile. (close relations)

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	missile				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control • a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
	rocket				verb, nounv, n
	noun • any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine • a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion • erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender • propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon • sends a firework display high into the sky verb • shoot up abruptly, like a rocket • propel with a rocket
	bolt				verbv
	noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key • the act of moving with great haste • a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length • a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener • a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb • in a rigid manner • directly verb • move or jump suddenly • secure or lock with a bolt • swallow hastily • run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along • leave suddenly and as if in a hurry • eat hastily without proper chewing • make or roll into bolts
	bomb				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions • strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual verb • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • fail to get a passing grade
	bullet				nounn
	noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a high-speed passenger train • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
	dart				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot • a tapered tuck made in dressmaking • a sudden quick movement verb • move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart • run or move very quickly or hastily • move with sudden speed
	shell				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from

Best Hypernyms For PROJECTILE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for projectile, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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