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MISSILES |
Projectiles |
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CANISTERS |
Tear-gas projectiles |
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BALLISTICS |
Projectiles study |
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ARROWS |
Small projectiles |
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SHRAPNEL |
Points to leading laureate after sharp pieces on explosive projectiles |
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DRIFT |
A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong
projectiles. |
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CASE SHOT |
A collection of small projectiles, inclosed in a case or
canister. |
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VELOCIMETER |
An apparatus for measuring speed, as of machinery or
vessels, but especially of projectiles. |
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ELECTRO-BALLISTICS |
The art or science of measuring the force or
velocity of projectiles by means of electricity. |
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GUNNERY |
That branch of military science which comprehends the
theory of projectiles, and the manner of constructing and using
ordnance. |
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CHRONOSCOPE |
An instrument for measuring minute intervals of time;
used in determining the velocity of projectiles, the duration of
short-lived luminous phenomena, etc. |
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HOWITZER |
A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a
chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to
throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges. |
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FOUGASSE |
A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface
of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a
position likely to be occupied by the enemy. |
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RESISTANCE |
...sing through it; the
resistance of a target to projectiles. ... |
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ROCKET |
...ustion of the composition.
Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and
also for pyrotechnic display. ... |
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GUN |
...istance; any
firearm or instrument for throwing projectiles by the explosion of
gunpowder, consisting of a tube or barrel closed at one end, in ... |