Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a projectile in flight, especially a missile or a shell

“The ballistic trajectory of the rocket was carefully calculated.”

2. noun

the study of the motion of projectiles, especially in relation to artillery

“The professor specialized in the field of ballistic.”

3. noun

a shell or projectile, especially one used in artillery or firearms

“The tank fired a ballistic at the enemy position.”

4. noun

the trajectory or path of a projectile in flight

“The ballistic showed the precise path the arrow would take.”

5. noun

the high-speed movement of a projectile, especially an arrow, from a bowstring

“The bowstring released with a loud twang, launching the arrow into a ballistic.”

6. noun

an object in flight, especially a projectile or a shell

“The soldiers watched as the ballistic soared overhead.”