ballistics Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trajectory of an object in free flight
    ballistic trajectory.
  2. noun the science of flight dynamics

WordNet

Bal*lis"tics noun
Etymology
Cf. F. balistique. See Ballista.
Definitions
  1. The science or art of hurling missile weapons by the use of an engine. Whewell.

Webster 1913