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ballistics
[ buh-lis-tiks ]
noun
- 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
/ ²úəˈ±ôɪ²õ³Ùɪ°ì²õ /
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
/ ²úÉ™-±ôIJõ′³ÙÄ°ì²õ /
- The scientific study of the characteristics of projectiles, such as bullets or missiles, and the way they move in flight.
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²ú²¹±ô·±ô¾±²õ·³Ù¾±Â·³¦¾±²¹²Ô [bal-, uh, -, stish, -, uh, n], noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of ballistics1
Example Sentences
A ballistics expert testified that casings and projectiles from the scene matched a weapon found under Syed's bed.
However, ballistics experts — including one who testified for the prosecutors during Baldwin’s grand jury proceeding, have cast doubt on Baldwin’s claims.
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.
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.
The analysis from experts in ballistics and forensic testing relied on replacement parts to reassemble the gun fired by Baldwin, after parts of the pistol were broken during testing by the FBI.
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