Meaning
range
- The maximum distance to which a weapon, projectile, or jet of liquid can travel.
In a sentence
Il missile ha una gittata utile di oltre cinquecento chilometri.
The missile has an effective range of over five hundred kilometres.
Qual è la gittata massima di questo cannone d'artiglieria?
What is the maximum range of this artillery cannon?
La gittata dell'idrante non era sufficiente per raggiungere l'ultimo piano.
The fire hose's reach was not sufficient to reach the top floor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gittata | feminine · singular |
| gittate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Specific technical term for ballistic or firing range, unlike 'portata' which has broader uses.