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boomerang vs projectile

projectile vs boomerang

boomerang and projectile both are nouns.

boomerang is not an adjective while projectile is an adjective.

boomerang is a verb but projectile is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
boomerang Yes No Yes No
projectile Yes Yes No No
As nouns, projectile is a hypernym of boomerang; that is, projectile is a word with a broader meaning than boomerang:
  • boomerang: a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
  • projectile: a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Other hypernyms of boomerang include missile.
boomerang (noun) projectile (noun)
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
boomerang (adjective) projectile (adjective)
impelling or impelled forward
boomerang (verb) projectile (verb)
return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang
Difference between boomerang and projectile

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