missile
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪsaɪl//ˈmɪsaɪl//ˈmɪsaɪl/noun
Definitions
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.
A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.
Example: That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds.