Main Entry:

bal·lis·tics

Pronunciation:

\bə-ˈlis-tiks\

Function:

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

Date:

circa 1737

1 a: the science of the motion of projectiles in flight b: the flight characteristics of a projectile2 a: the study of the processes within a firearm as it is fired b: the firing characteristics of a firearm or cartridge