Definition: Amphistatic means "in motion or capable of being thrown rapidly." Definition: A weapon that can be used to launch projectiles with great speed, typically from a small or light container. Examples include cannonballs, bullets, and fireworks. Example usage: 1. The soldiers were fired upon by enemy missiles. 2. She quickly executed her plan by striking the enemy with an amshistatic bomb. 3. They rushed towards the castle in amshicit mode to take control. The word was coined around the 4th century AD from Greek, meaning "in motion" or "capable of being thrown rapidly."