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Meaning of missile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

missile

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪsaɪl//ˈmɪsaɪl//ˈmɪsaɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.

    Example: The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones.

  2. A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.

    Example: That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds.