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The definition of a missile is something that's able to be launched, fired or shot into the air or at a target.

(noun)

An example of a missile is a rocket.

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adjective

that can be, or is, thrown or shot, as from a gun
Rare throwing or shooting missiles

Origin: L missilis < missus: see mission

noun

a weapon or other object, as a spear, bullet, rocket, etc., designed to be thrown, fired, or launched toward a target; often, specif., a guided or ballistic missile

See missile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An object or weapon that is fired, thrown, dropped, or otherwise projected at a target; a projectile.
A guided missile.
A ballistic missile.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter of missilis, able to be thrown

Origin: , from missus

Origin: , past participle of mittere, to let go, throw

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