missiles

mis-siles · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Self-propelled weapons that are guided to a target, typically carrying explosives.

  2. 2.

    Objects thrown or propelled at a target.

Related words

See also: projectile, rocket, weapon
Synonyms: projectiles, rockets

Etymology

From Latin missilis (that may be thrown), from mittere (to send, throw).