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Meaning of "ballistics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BALLISTICS

ballistics  [bəˈlɪstɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BALLISTICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ballistics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BALLISTICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ballistics

Ballistics

Ballistics (gr. βάλλειν ('ba'llein'), "throw") is the science of mechanics that deals with the launching, flight, behavior, and effects of projectiles, especially bullets, gravity bombs, rockets, or the like; the science or art of designing and accelerating projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance. A ballistic body is a body with momentum which is free to move, subject to forces, such as the pressure of gases in a gun or a propulsive nozzle, by rifling in a barrel, by gravity, or by air drag. A ballistic missile is a missile only guided during the relatively brief initial powered phase of flight, whose trajectory is subsequently governed by the laws of classical mechanics, in contrast (for example) to a cruise missile which is aerodynamically guided in powered flight.

Definition of ballistics in the English dictionary

The definition of ballistics in the dictionary is 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, or through these forces along with the means of propulsion, and the design of the propelling weapon and projectile.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BALLISTICS


aeroballistics
ˌɛərəʊbəˈlɪstɪks
anglistics
æŋˈɡlɪstɪks
biostatistics
ˌbaɪəʊstəˈtɪstɪks
cladistics
kləˈdɪstɪks
criminalistics
ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɪstɪks
ekistics
ɪˈkɪstɪks
ethnolinguistics
ˌeθnəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
floristics
flɒˈrɪstɪks
heuristics
hjʊəˈrɪstɪks
lexicostatistics
ˌlɛksɪkəʊstəˈtɪstɪks
linguistics
lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
logistics
lɒˈdʒɪstɪks
metalinguistics
ˌmɛtəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
neurolinguistics
ˌnjʊərəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
paralinguistics
ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
patristics
pəˈtrɪstɪks
psycholinguistics
ˌsaɪkəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
sociolinguistics
ˌsəʊsɪəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
stylistics
staɪˈlɪstɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BALLISTICS

ballhandling
ballhawk
ballicatter
Balliol
ballista
ballistae
ballistic
ballistic galvanometer
ballistic missile
ballistically
ballistite
ballistospore
ballocks
ballon
ballon d´essai
ballonet
ballons d´essai
balloon
balloon loan
balloon payment

WORDS THAT END LIKE BALLISTICS

acoustics
aeroacoustics
bioacoustics
computational linguistics
descriptive linguistics
descriptive statistics
diagnostics
electroacoustics
general linguistics
gymnastics
historical linguistics
inferential statistics
mathematics
nonparametric statistics
onomastics
parametric statistics
psychoacoustics
quantum statistics
rhythmic gymnastics
structural linguistics
vital statistics

Synonyms and antonyms of ballistics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ballistics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BALLISTICS

Find out the translation of ballistics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ballistics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ballistics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

弹道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

balística
570 millions of speakers

English

ballistics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्राक्षेपिकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المقذوفات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баллистика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

balística
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিক্ষিপ্ত অস্ত্রাদি-সংক্রান্ত বিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

balistique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ballistics
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ballistik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

弾道学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탄도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ballistics
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cung tên hoặc đạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Ballistics
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Ballistics
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

balistik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

balistica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

balistyka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

балістика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

balistică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βαλλιστικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ballistiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ballistik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ballistikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ballistics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALLISTICS»

The term «ballistics» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.920 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BALLISTICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ballistics

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2 QUOTES WITH «BALLISTICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ballistics.
1
Denise Mina
In the forensic science course I took at university they used photographs of dead bodies. For ballistics they showed us a guy lying on the floor, and his head had burst.
2
Adam Savage
Let's get on our knees and pray. I don't know to whom. Is there a patron saint of ballistics gel?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALLISTICS»

Discover the use of ballistics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ballistics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition
The book continues with coverage of exterior ballistics, exploring the physics behind trajectories, including linear and nonlinear aeroballistics.
Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson, 2007
2
Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match ...
This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was the fourth of July.
William Gurstelle, 2012
3
Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and ...
These are all issues (amongst others) that the fully revised and updated Second Edition of Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence covers in a clear and accessible manner.
Brian J. Heard, 2011
4
Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds
The text begins by describing the anatomy and design of basic firearms and the fundamental components of ammunition rounds, .22 rimfire, and propellants.
Malcolm J. Dodd, 2005
5
Firearms, the Law, and Forensic Ballistics, Second Edition
Firearms, the Law, and Forensic Ballistics, Second Edition offers a comprehensive reference on the forensic science of firearms.
Tom Warlow, 2004
6
Wound Ballistics: Basics and Applications
The definitive interdisciplinary reference work for wound ballisticsFundamentals in Physics, arms and ammunition, ballisticsSimulating gunshot wounds: Virtopsy – a virtual autopsy method, combining CT, MRT and surface scanning and ...
Beat Kneubuehl, 2011
7
Ballistics 2011: 26th International Symposium
Includes papers that were first presented at a September 2011 conference organized by the National Defense Industrial Association and the International Ballistics Society.
Ernest Baker, Douglas Templeton, 2011
8
Ballistics
But he now writes, more simply and assuredly than he used to, about the flights of imagination that keep melancholy at bay . . . Ballistics glows with the confidence of a writer fully aware of his work’s power to delight’ New York Times
Billy Collins, 2012
9
Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, ...
The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, bang guns, rifles, and shotguns.
Vincent J.M. DiMaio, M.D., 1998
10
Careers in Ballistics Investigation
Looks at ballistics investigation and how the technique is used to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to work in the field and what career opportunities are available.
Janell Broyles, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALLISTICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ballistics is used in the context of the following news items.
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The gun ballistics lab is STL's secret to fighting crime
No TV audience has ever seen the inside of the gun ballistics lab. Farrah Fazal, KSDK 11:39 p.m. CDT July 5, 2015. 465163643. Gun (Photo: goodapp, Getty ... «KSDK, Jul 15»
2
Bullets fired at tea towels for murder trial of man who killed his uncle
Ballistics experts fired bullets at tea towels to see if a murder accused was correct when he said he shot his uncle from 30 feet, a murder trial ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
2nd suspect in Milan Arriola's murder cleared after video supports …
... had accomplices in the shooting, and that results of ballistics tests were pending. But Singleton has been cleared of involvement in the case. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
4
Iran nuclear talks hit potential snag over arms embargo
... umbrella resolution would be introduced to incorporate remaining non-nuclear sanctions, including on conventional weapons and ballistics ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
5
$2M bail for alleged cop-shooter
Ballistics evidence links the gun to a shooting that seriously injured a man Tuesday night in East Camden, said Assistant Camden County ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
6
German government funds holocaust memorials in Ukraine
Working with a team which includes two interpreters, a photographer, a cameraman, a ballistics specialist, a mapping expert and a notetaker, ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
7
'Where the hell did all the money go?': High-tech gun maker's …
... 2013 it moved its headquarters from Austin to Pflugerville where it built a $3 million, 500-yard ballistics testing lab near State Highway 130. «Upstart, Jul 15»
8
Millions Needed to Renovate Emanuel AME
Large squares were cut out around bullet holes in paneling by the FBI for ballistics testing. Even so, the floors are pockmarked with bullets, ... «EBONY.com, Jul 15»
9
Ordnance factory stuck with grenades as Army wants shorter fuse
... (Madhya Pradesh), which has made the new multimodal hand-grenades based on a design by terminal ballistics research laboratory (TBRL), ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
Police cleared of Michael Volkwyn's death
... investigators looked at crime scene photos and videos, interviewed a ballistics expert, Volkwyn's neighbours and police task force members. «Independent Online, Jul 15»

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