Missile (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Projectile
• Weapon System
• Arm

Hyponyms

• Air-to-surface Missile

Meaning ²

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