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missile

Definition

  • noun: an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
  • noun: an object (as a weapon) thrown or projected usually so as to strike something at a distance
  • adjective: capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
  • synonyms: projectile, dejectile, arrow

Examples

  • The protesters were arrested for throwing 'missiles' [=rocks, bottles, etc.] at the police.

  • an intercontinental 'ballistic missile'

  • a nuclear 'missile'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It becomes self-aware at : a.m. eastern time, August . In a panic, they try to pull the plug. Skynet fights back. Yes. It launches its missiles against targets in Russia. Why Russia? They're our friends now. Because Skynet knows that the Russian counterattack (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day