n. [ Cf. F. éjaculation. ] 1. The act of throwing or darting out with a sudden force and rapid flight. [ Archaic or Technical ] “An ejaculation or irradiation of the eye.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The uttering of a short, sudden exclamation or prayer, or the exclamation or prayer uttered. [ 1913 Webster ] In your dressing, let there be jaculations fitted to the several actions of dressing. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. (Physiol.) The act of ejecting or suddenly throwing, as a fluid from a duct. [ 1913 Webster ] |