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Ballistic

Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characterized by the science or study of projectiles in flight.

Example Sentences:

1. The ballistic missile soared through the sky with tremendous speed.

2. The forensic expert analyzed the ballistic trajectory of the bullet.

Adverb

Sense 1:

In a manner characteristic of a projectile in motion.

Example Sentence:

1. The bullet whizzed past him, narrowly missing his head, and continued to travel ballistic through the air.

Noun

Sense 1:

A projectile or missile weapon.

Example Sentence:

1. The military obtained a new batch of advanced ballistics for their artillery.

Sense 2:

The science or study of the motion of projectiles.

Example Sentence:

1. He specialized in ballistics and worked as a consultant for the police department.

Sense 3:

(slang) A reckless and wild behavior.

Example Sentence:

1. The party got out of control with people engaging in all sorts of ballistic activities.

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