ballistics

[ buh-lis-tiks ]
/ bəˈlɪs tɪks /

noun (usually used with a singular verb)

the science or study of the motion of projectiles, as bullets, shells, or bombs.
the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight performance.

Origin of ballistics

First recorded in 1745–55; see origin at ballistic, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM ballistics

bal·lis·ti·cian [bal-uh-stish-uh n] /ˌbæl əˈstɪʃ ən/, noun

Words nearby ballistics

ballistic galvanometer, ballistic missile, ballistic pendulum, ballistic trajectory, ballistic wind, ballistics, ballistite, ballistocardiogram, ballistocardiograph, ballistospore, ballium

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British Dictionary definitions for ballistics

ballistics
/ (bəˈlɪstɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the study of the flight dynamics of projectiles, either through the interaction of the forces of propulsion, the aerodynamics of the projectile, atmospheric resistance, and gravity (exterior ballistics), or through these forces along with the means of propulsion, and the design of the propelling weapon and projectile (interior ballistics)

Scientific definitions for ballistics

ballistics
[ bə-lĭs′tĭks ]

The scientific study of the characteristics of projectiles, such as bullets or missiles, and the way they move in flight.