missile (Meaning)
missile (n)
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
missile (a.)
Capable of being thrown; adapted for hurling or to be projected from the hand, or from any instrument or rngine, so as to strike an object at a distance.
missile (n.)
A weapon thrown or projected or intended to be projcted, as a lance, an arrow, or a bullet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of missile
missile Sentence Examples
- The military successfully intercepted the enemy's ballistic missile over the ocean.
- The missile defense system is designed to protect against incoming missiles.
- The government authorized the launch of a nuclear missile in retaliation for an attack.
- The missile flew through space at supersonic speeds, carrying a payload of explosives.
- The scientists spent years developing a new type of guided missile.
- The missile hit its target with pinpoint accuracy, causing widespread destruction.
- The rogue nation threatened to fire missiles at its neighboring countries.
- The missile silos were concealed underground for protection.
- The malfunctioning missile crashed into a residential area, killing innocent civilians.
- The missile attack was a major turning point in the conflict, leading to widespread devastation.
FAQs About the word missile
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control, a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected
ball,ammunition, bullet, projectile, round, shot, pop, load, slug, dumdum
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The military successfully intercepted the enemy's ballistic missile over the ocean.
The missile defense system is designed to protect against incoming missiles.
The government authorized the launch of a nuclear missile in retaliation for an attack.
The missile flew through space at supersonic speeds, carrying a payload of explosives.
