Dictionary
mis•sile
Pronunciation: (mis'ul or, esp. Brit., -īl), [key]—
n.
1. an object or weapon for throwing, hurling, or shooting, as a stone, bullet, or arrow.
2. See
guided missile.
3. See
ballistic missile.
—
adj.
1. capable of being thrown, hurled, or shot, as from the hand or a gun.
2. used or designed for discharging missiles.
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