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missile
[mis-uhl, -ahyl]
noun
an object or weapon for throwing, hurling, or shooting, as a stone, bullet, or arrow.
adjective
capable of being thrown, hurled, or shot, as from the hand or a gun.
used or designed for discharging missiles.
missile
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
any object or weapon that is thrown at a target or shot from an engine, gun, etc
a rocket-propelled weapon that flies either in a fixed trajectory (ballistic missile) or in a trajectory that can be controlled during flight (guided missile)
( as modifier )
a missile carrier
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of missile1
Example Sentences
Though Israel’s defense system and a network of pro-U.S. allies have shot down most of the 270 missiles lobbed by Iran, some have hit their mark.
The anchor repeatedly pushed back on Netanyahu's justifications for launching missile strikes on Iran.
Israel's strikes have led to retaliation from Iran, which has launched missile attacks on Israel.
It comes as missiles have been launched by both countries in recent days with Israeli airspace remaining closed.
Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz - hit in the first round of strikes against Iran on Friday.
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