Found 3 items, similar to Ballistics.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: ballistic balistik
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ballistics ballistics n 1: the trajectory of an object in free flight [syn: ballistic trajectory ] 2: the science of flight dynamics
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ballistics Ballistics \Bal*lis"tics\, n. [Cf. F. balistique. See Ballista.] The science or art of hurling missile weapons by the use of an engine. --Whewell. [1913 Webster] 2. The science treating the motion of projectiles in flight, especially when they are in free fall within the earth's gravitational field. [PJC] 3. The study of the characteristics of a cartridge fired from a firearm, and of the processes occurring during the discharge of a firearm. [PJC] 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. [PJC]