Projectile
Projectile noun - A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled.
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Synonyms for Projectile
Weapon and projectile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weapon" instead a noun "Projectile".
Nearby Word: projection
Weapon
Weapon noun - Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting.
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Synonyms for Weapon
Projectile and weapon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Projectile" instead a noun "Weapon".
Nearby Words: weaponry, weaponless
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Some plantlife in the Crimson biome are eyes in piles of flesh that pop when hit with a player's weapon or projectile.
Source: Video Game / Terraria - Did your weapon just misfire in someway that the projectile (a green spell ball/javelin/ballista bolt) failed to launch properly and instead landed near, or in the weapon?
Source: LARP / The Darkon Wargaming Club - Touka uses a ladle, which she can use both as a melee weapon and a projectile.
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