ballistics

noun
UK: /bəˈlɪstɪks/
US: /bəˈlɪstɪks/

  1. The study of projectiles and firearms, including how bullets or rockets move.

    1. Ballistics helped solve the crime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The expert in ballistics analyzed the bullet's trajectory to understand the shooting. [ ] [ ]

  2. The science or art of designing and accelerating projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance.

    1. He is studying ballistics in college. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding external ballistics is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. [ ] [ ]
ballistics adjective

  1. Relating to the study or science of projectiles and firearms.

    1. This is a ballistics test. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ballistics report detailed the bullet's characteristics and point of origin. [ ] [ ]

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The word "ballistics" in English means: The study of projectiles and firearms, including how bullets or rockets move., The science or art of designing and accelerating projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance..

The phonetic transcription of "ballistics" is /bəˈlɪstɪks/ in British English and /bəˈlɪstɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ballistics": "Ballistics helped solve the crime.". More examples on the page.