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missile

mis·sile [ míss'l ] (plural mis·siles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. rocket-propelled weapon: a weapon consisting of a warhead propelled by a rocket

2. projectile: an object thrown or launched as a weapon, e.g. a rock or bullet

[Early 17th century. < Latin missilis< mittere "send"]
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