Meaning Of The Word Missile

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missile
countable noun: A missile is a tube-shaped weapon that travels long distances through the air and explodes when it reaches its target.

missile in American English
a weapon or other object, as a spear, bullet, rocket, etc., designed to be thrown, fired, or launched toward a target; often, specif., a guided or ballistic missile
that can be, or is, thrown or shot, as from a gun
noun: an object or weapon for throwing, hurling, or shooting, as a stone, bullet, or arrow

missile in British English
noun: any object or weapon that is thrown at a target or shot from an engine, gun, etc

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