missile

noun
UK: /ˈmɪsaɪl/
US: /ˈmɪsl/

  1. A weapon that is self-propelled, guided or unguided, and travels through the air or space to hit a target.

    1. The soldier launched a missile at the enemy tank during the battle.
    2. The country tested a long-range missile that could reach distant targets with high precision.

  2. An object thrown or launched with the intent to cause damage or injury.

    1. The angry crowd threw a missile at the politician during the rally.
    2. During the protest, someone threw a smoke missile, causing chaos among the demonstrators.

Synonyms

bomb projectile weapon shell rocket
missile verb

  1. To throw or launch something forcefully.

    1. He missiled the ball across the field, showing off his throwing power.
    2. She missiled a sharp retort at him after his rude comment, silencing him instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "missile" in English means: A weapon that is self-propelled, guided or unguided, and travels through the air or space to hit a target., An object thrown or launched with the intent to cause damage or injury..

The phonetic transcription of "missile" is /ˈmɪsaɪl/ in British English and /ˈmɪsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "missile": bomb, projectile, weapon, shell, rocket.

Example usage of "missile": "The soldier launched a missile at the enemy tank during the battle.". More examples on the page.