missile in English dictionary

  • missile

    Meanings and definitions of "missile"

    • An object intended to be launched into the air at a target.
    • (military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after having been launched.
    • noun
      Any object used as a weapon to hit the enemy or prey through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
    • noun
      (military)
      A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after having been launched.
    • object to be launched
    • self-propelled, guidable projectile
    • Object intended to be launched into the air.
    • (ballistic) missile
    • noun
      a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
    • noun
      a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

    Synonyms of "missile" in English dictionary

    rocket, weapon, projectile are the top synonyms of "missile" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of missile

    • missile ( plural  missiles)
    • missile (plural missiles)
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