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Meaning of missile
The primary meaning of the word "missile" is an object that is thrown, shot, or launched, especially one that is designed to explode or cause damage on impact.
Etymology of missile
The word "missile" comes from the Latin word "missile", meaning "something thrown" or "a throw", which is the neuter of "missilis", meaning "capable of being thrown"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to objects that are thrown or launched, and its meaning has expanded over time to include self-propelled and guided projectiles
Synonyms
projectile
rocket
bomb
shell
ammunition
bullet
arrow
dart
javelin
spear
torpedo
grenade
guided missile
ballistic missile
cruise missile
interceptor
interceptor missile
rocket missile
space missile
surface-to-air missile
air-to-air missile
air-to-ground missile
ground-to-ground missile
anti-tank missile
anti-ship missile
heat-seeking missile
radar-guided missile
laser-guided missile
nuclear missile
intercontinental missile
hypersonic missile
Definitions
- A projectile, especially one that is self-propelled or guided, used as a weapon
- An object that is thrown, shot, or launched, especially one that is designed to explode or cause damage on impact
- A vehicle or device that is propelled through space, especially one that is designed to carry a payload or to travel to another planet
Usage Examples
- The military launched a missile at the enemy's base
- The space agency sent a missile to explore the planet Mars
- The athlete threw a missile of a pitch, striking out the batter
Antonyms
shield
protection
defense
safeguard
barrier
obstacle
blockage
impediment
hindrance
deterrent
preventative
countermeasure
armor
fortification
bulwark
rampart
parapet
cover
screen
shelter