Downrange (adverb)

Direction away from the starting point or origin, particularly in the context of firearms or missiles.

Origin:

Downrange is a word that comes from the combination of the words "down" and "range" which refers to a direction away from the starting point or origin. it is commonly used in the context of firearms or missiles, referring to the direction of travel or trajectory of the projectile.

Examples:

1. The bullet traveled downrange before hitting its target.
2. The missile was launched and flew downrange.
3. The soldiers were trained to aim downrange.
4. The downrange wind was a critical factor in the trajectory of the projectile.
5. The downrange distance was used to calculate the trajectory of the missile.