projectile point

noun

The head or tip of a shaft that is thrown (that is, projected away from the user) as a weapon.

Meanings

nounprojectile point (plural projectile points)

plural projectile points

  1. archaeologyThe head or tip of a shaft that is thrown (that is, projected away from the user) as a weapon.
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