Missile (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Projectile

Hypernyms

• Weapon
• Weapon System

Hyponyms

• Arrow
• Throw Stick
• Shot
• Spitball
• Bullet
• Round Shot
• Cannonball
• Boomerang
• Seeker
• Dart

Meaning ²

A rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The military launched a missile attack on the enemy's command center, causing significant damage and casualties.
• The country's defense system was designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles before they could reach their targets.
• The missile's guidance system was faulty, causing it to veer off course and explode harmlessly in a nearby field.
• The threat of a nuclear missile attack from a rogue state was a major concern for international leaders.
• The new missile system was touted as a game-changer on the battlefield, with its advanced precision-guided technology and increased range.

Hypernyms

• Projectile
• Weapon System
• Arm

Hyponyms

• Air-to-surface Missile