a. [ L. missils, fr. mittere, missum, to cause to go, to send, to throw; cf. Lith. mesti to throw: cf. F. missile. Cf. Admit, Dismiss, Mass the religious service, Message, Mission. ] Capable of being thrown; adapted for hurling or to be projected from the hand, or from any instrument or engine{ 2 }, so as to strike an object at a distance. [ 1913 Webster ]
We bend the bow, or wing the missile dart. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. missile. ] 1. A weapon thrown or projected or intended to be projected, as a lance, an arrow, or a bullet. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A rocket-propelled device designed to fly through the air and deliver a warhead of explosive materials to a target. [ PJC ]
Numerous types of rocket-propelled missile{ 2 } are now used in modern warfare. Some types with names indicating their range or function are: antiaircraft missile; ballistic missile; cruise missile; antiballistic missile missile; air-to-air missile; air-to-ground missile; guided missile; intercontinental ballistic missile (IBM); intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM); surface-to-air missile.
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