Missile

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsəl/

Missile (noun)

  1. A weapon that can be launched and guided to hit a target, often using an engine and control system.
  2. A projectile designed to travel through the air or along the ground to strike a specific place or moving object.

Examples

  • The soldier launched a guided weapon at the target.
  • A guided weapon can change its path during flight.