projectiles
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈdʒɛktaɪɫz// UK //pɹədʒˈɛktaɪlz// pro·jec·tiles
n. objects that are thrown or fired through the air with force. You usually use this word for things like stones, balls, or bullets.
n. objects propelled through space by the application of a force, typically following a ballistic trajectory. Often refers to weapons or debris in a physical or forensic context.
The angry crowd began throwing projectiles at the police.
During the storm, high winds turned loose roof tiles into dangerous projectiles that shattered nearby windows.
Ballistics experts analyzed the deformation of the metal projectiles to determine the velocity and angle at which they struck the reinforced barrier.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural when referring to multiple objects or a general category of thrown items.