projectile

A fired, thrown, or otherwise propelled object, such as a bullet, having no capacity for self-propulsion.

A self-propelled missile, such as a rocket.

Capable of being impelled or hurled forward.

Driving forward; impelling.

Capable of being thrust outward; protrusile.

Impelling, throwing, driving, or shooting forward: as, a projectile force.

Caused by impulse; impelled or driven forward.

In zoology, capable of being thrust forward or protruded, as the jaws of a fish; protrusile.

A body projected, or impelled forward by force, particularly through the air.

Specifically, a missile intended to be projected from a cannon by the explosive force of gunpowder or some similar agent.