ballistically
In projectile fashion
Ballistically describes motion or behavior following the path of a projectile—governed by gravity and momentum after initial force.
A missile travels ballistically once its engine cuts off.
The word often appears figuratively to suggest explosive, uncontrolled reaction: He went ballistically angry, though the more common form of this idiom is go ballistic.
Launched airborne object
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- parabolaSymmetrical open plane curve
- arcCurved line segment
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
kinematics · gravity · acceleration · drag · velocity · launch · angle · elevation
Fired metal projectile
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- firearmsWeapons using explosive propulsion
- riflesLong-barreled shoulder firearms
- pistolsSmall one-handed firearms
cartridges · caliber · rifle · shotgun · handgun · sniper · penetration · impact
Munition's explosive section
- intercontinentalSpanning multiple continents
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- scudWind-chased wisp aloft
- patriotDevoted country supporter
tomahawk · surface-to-air · ICBM · nuclear · payload · launch · rocketry · strategic
projectile
Launched airborne object
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- parabolaSymmetrical open plane curve
- arcCurved line segment
momentum · kinematics · gravity · acceleration · drag · velocity · launch · angle · elevation · flightpath
bullet
Fired metal projectile
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- firearmsWeapons using explosive propulsion
- riflesLong-barreled shoulder firearms
pistols · cartridges · caliber · rifle · shotgun · handgun · sniper · penetration · impact · gunfire
warhead
Munition's explosive section
- intercontinentalSpanning multiple continents
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- scudWind-chased wisp aloft
patriot · tomahawk · surface-to-air · ICBM · nuclear · payload · launch · rocketry · strategic · tactical
evidence
Facts supporting truth
- toolmarksMarks left by implements
- striationsParallel linear markings
ballisticallystationarily
In unmoving manner
statically · motionlessly · immovably · in place · at rest
ballisticallycalmly
In a tranquil manner
composedly · placidly · serenely · coolly · unflappably