an object fired from a gun with an explosive propelling charge, such as a bullet, shell, rocket, or grenade.

a body projected or impelled forward, as through the air.

impelling or driving forward, as a force.

caused by impulse, as motion.

capable of being impelled forward, as a missile.

Zoology . protrusile, as the jaws of a fish.

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arrow , bomb , bullet , dart , impelling , missile , rocket , shaft , shell , shot , spear , torpedo , weapon