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Missile

noun
/ˈmɪsaɪl/
Word Frequency: 5.7

Definitions

1.nounAny object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
"The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones."
2.nounA self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.
"That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds."

Synonyms

projectileweapongunfireballisticlaunchtruncheonlaunchingbombantimissilenukerocketshield

Rhymes With

bristledismissalgristlewhistlefissilemissalblessed thistletin whistle
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