missile

A flying weapon with its own engine that can change direction after being fired.

• The missile hit the target.
• Radar detected two incoming missiles.
• They launched a missile from a ship.

Common phrases: guided missile, missile attack, launch a missile

An object meant to be thrown or fired at a target.

• The missile missed its target.
• The machine launched a small missile across the field.
• They tested how far each missile could travel.

Similar words: projectile

Common phrases: launch a missile, fire a missile, throw a missile, hurl a missile