1. the act of throwing or casting something across a space
Usage: formal; rare
2. the path or course of something thrown or projected
Usage: technical

Examples

• The trajection of the spear required considerable skill.
• Scientists studied the trajection of the meteorite through the atmosphere.
• The archer calculated the trajection needed to hit the target.
• The trajection of debris from the explosion was carefully mapped.
• Ancient siege engines were designed for the trajection of heavy stones.
• The trajection of the ball followed a perfect arc.