Definitions

1. verb

to throw or cast the body or a part of it, especially the arms or hands, upward in a gesture of prayer, excitement, or worship

“The crowd jaculated in joy when the concert began.”

2. noun

a gesture of throwing the body or a part of it, especially the arms or hands, upward in prayer, excitement, or worship

“The priest’s jaculation was a beautiful expression of devotion.”

3. verb (transitive)

to utter a prayer or a short phrase of devotion, especially in a loud, ejaculatory manner

“The nun jaculated a quick prayer of thanksgiving.”