ballistics

[buh-lis-tiks]

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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.

ballistics

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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 )

ballistics

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

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Other Word Forms

ballistician noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ballistics¹

First recorded in 1745–55; ballistic, -ics

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Commenting on the combined use of aerial weapons, Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said: "The enemy is improving its own tactics of using drones, while simultaneously striking with ballistics."

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A ballistics expert testified that casings and projectiles from the scene matched a weapon found under Syed's bed.

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However, ballistics experts — including one who testified for the prosecutors during Baldwin’s grand jury proceeding, have cast doubt on Baldwin’s claims.

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However, two ballistics experts have cast doubt on Baldwin’s claims, including an FBI forensic examiner who testified Monday in the criminal trial of Hannah Gutierrez, the “Rust” armorer who loaded the actor’s weapon that day.

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Prosecutors have said in court papers that the case took crucial strides in the last five years as they interviewed new people, did more ballistics tests and got important witnesses to cooperate, among other steps.

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ballistic pendulum ballistic trajectory

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