Definition of Ballistics
Bal`lis´tics
n.
1.
The
science
or
art
of
hurling
missile
weapons
by
the
use
of
an
engine
.
2.
The
science
treating
the
motion
of
projectiles
in
flight
,
especially
when
they
are
in
free
fall
within
the
earth
'
s
gravitational
field
.
3.
The
study
of
the
characteristics
of
a
cartridge
fired
from
a
firearm
,
and
of
the
processes
occurring
during
the
discharge
of
a
firearm
.
4.
The
division
within
a
police
department
which
studies
the
characteristics
of
cartridges
fired
from
a
firearm
;
the
ballistics
department
.
The
characteristics
of
the
weapons
and
bullets
fired
may
be
used
as
evidence
in
criminal
investigations
.
Related Words
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trajectory
,
flight
,
trajectory
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