What is a projectile?

An object thrown or shot through the air.

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  1. An object thrown or shot through the air ✔
  2. A type of rifle sight
  3. A cleaning cloth for barrels

Why: A projectile is an object launched through the air, such as a bullet. High-speed projectiles demand care and respect.

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Answer: An object thrown or shot through the air. A projectile is an object launched through the air, such as a bullet. High-speed projectiles demand care and respect.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Explain what a projectile is, and why any device that shoots a projectile at high speed must be handled with care and respect
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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