projectory

projectory

English

Etymology

From project +‎ -ory.

Adjective

projectory (not comparable)

  1. Projecting
    Synonyms: outstanding, prominent, protuberous; see also Thesaurus:protuberant
    • 1912, The Canadian Patent Office Record and Register of Copyrights:
      […] a pair of parallelly arranged projectory arms […]
  2. Projective; propulsive.
    • 1876, Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U.S. Patent Office:
      […] and to whatever degree the nozzle is closed, the projectory pressure and force of the water is undiminished at the discharge orifice […]
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