missile

noun

(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from 20th c.]

Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from 17th c.]

Roots

mittomiss- · Latin · send

Synonyms for missile

projectilen rocketn warheadn ballisticadj rockoon payloadn sidewindern

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