ballistics

bal·lis·tics  (b-lstks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

1.

a. The study of the dynamics of projectiles.

b. The study of the flight characteristics of projectiles.

2.

a. The study of the functioning of firearms.

b. The study of the firing, flight, and effects of ammunition.

adj.

Of, relating to, or engaging in the study of ballistics: a ballistics lab; ballistics experts.

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ballis·tician (bl-stshn) n.

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ballistics

Noun

the study of the flight of projectiles, often in relation to firearms [Greek ballein to throw]

ballistic adj

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ballistics  (b-lstks)

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

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ballistics

1. the science or study of the motion of projectiles.
2. the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight performance. — ballistician, n. — ballistic, adj.

See also: Missiles

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ballistics - the trajectory of an object in free flight ballistic trajectory trajectory, flight - the path followed by an object moving through space
	2.	ballistics - the science of flight dynamics dynamics, kinetics - the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies

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The science or art that deals with the motion, behavior, appearance, or modification of missiles or other vehicles acted upon by propellants, wind, gravity, temperature, or any other modifying substance, condition, or force.

Translations

ballistics [bəˈlɪstɪks] n → balística

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ballistics [bəˈlɪstɪks] n → balistique f

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ballistics [bəˈlɪstɪks] n → Ballistik f

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ballistics [bəˈlɪstɪks] n → balistica