I. traj·ect ˈtraˌjekt, -_jikt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin trajectus, from trajectus, past participle of trajicere, traicere to throw across, cause to cross over, cross over, from trans-, tra- trans- + -jicere, -icere (from jacere to throw) — more at jet
1. : a place for passing across : a crossing route : ferry
2. : an act of crossing or traversing : passage
II. tra·ject trəˈjekt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin trajectus, past participle of trajicere, traicere
1. : to cross over (as a river)
2. : transmit
trajects sunlight through a prism