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- Dictionarymissile/ˈmɪsʌɪl/
noun
- 1. an object which is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon: "one of the players was hit on the head by a missile thrown by a spectator"
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A missile is a flying weapon that can travel a long distance before exploding, or any object that is thrown to cause injury or damage. Learn more about the word missile, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.
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A missile is an airborne ranged weapon capable of self-propelled flight aided usually by a propellant, jet engine or rocket motor. [1]
any object or weapon that is thrown at a target or shot from an engine, gun, etc. a rocket-propelled weapon that flies either in a fixed trajectory (ballistic missile) or in a trajectory that can be controlled during flight (guided missile) ( as modifier ) a missile carrier. Discover More.
A missile is a weapon that travels long distances through the air and explodes when it reaches its target. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of missile in British and American English.
A missile is a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at. Learn more about the word origin, collocations, synonyms and usage notes of missile with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
A missile is a rocket-propelled weapon that delivers an explosive warhead with great accuracy at high speed. Learn about the different types, propulsion, control, and guidance systems of missiles, as well as their applications and history.
