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

  • (..) Over here. They're all dead. See if one of them is Cochrane. Data, let's go check the warp ship. The structural integrity of the missile appears to be intact. The fuselage is slightly damaged. We have the blueprints. We need a team down here. - Hold your fire. We're here to help. - Bullshit! (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact
  • (..) Mr Worf, quantum torpedoes. Fire. They were firing at the surface. Location? Western hemisphere. North American Continent. - A missile complex in Montana. - A missile complex? Data, I need to know the exact date. April th, . April th. The day before First Contact. They came to stop First Contact. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact