pocisk

pocisk

"Projectile" or "missile."

Here, 'pocisk' figuratively denotes something that moves rapidly and with force, akin to a missile.

On potrafi rzucić piłką jak pocisk.

He can throw the ball like a missile.

Here, 'pocisk' refers to a shell or projectile used in military combat.

Ten czołg wystrzelił pocisk na pole bitwy.

This tank fired a shell on the battlefield.

In this context, 'pocisk' stands for a missile or projectile weapon.

Samolot został trafiony przez pocisk rakietowy.

The airplane was hit by a missile.