missile
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missiles
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missiles
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISSILE
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an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
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The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles [=rocks, bottles, etc.] at the police.
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a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target
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see also ballistic missile, cruise missile, guided missile, surface-to-air missile, surface-to-surface missile
