ALL meanings of ballistics
bal·lis·tics
B b - uncountable noun ballistics Ballistics is the study of the movement of objects that are shot or thrown through the air, such as bullets fired from a gun. 3
- noun ballistics 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) 3
- noun ballistics the science dealing with the motion and impact of projectiles, such as bullets, rockets, bombs, etc. 3
- noun ballistics the study of the effects of firing on a firearm or bullet, cartridge, etc. 3
- noun ballistics the science or study of the motion of projectiles, as bullets, shells, or bombs. 1
- noun ballistics the art or science of designing projectiles for maximum flight performance. 1
- noun ballistics The science of projectiles and firearms. 1
- noun ballistics (physics) The science of objects that predominately fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets. 0