A self-propelled weapon that carries an explosive warhead and is directed by remote control or internal equipment, launched from the ground or by an aircraft or submarine
Examples:
The plane disintegrated after being hit by a missile launched from the ground
The USAF approach uses small missiles fired from conventional fighter aircraft
Synonyms:
Explosive
Incendiary device
Incendiary
Device
FAQ's
Is it misile or missile?
The correct word is missile
How to pronounce missile?
The correct pronunciation is ˈmɪsʌɪl
What does missile mean?
A self-propelled weapon that carries an explosive warhead and is directed by remote control or internal equipment, launched from the ground or by an aircraft or submarine