missile — a rocket-propelled weapon designed to deliver an explosive warhead with great accuracy at high speed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rocket-propelled weapon designed to deliver an explosive warhead with great accuracy at high speed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsaɪl/
Example Sentences
- The spy's secret weapon was a paper airplane that he called his 'office missile'.
- North Korea conducted another missile test yesterday.
- My mom's slipper became a heat-seeking missile when I came home late.
missile
NOUN[/ˈmɪsaɪl/]
a rocket-propelled weapon designed to deliver an explosive warhead with great accuracy at high speed
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin missilis, meaning 'capable of being thrown', which is formed from the verb mittere (to throw, to send). Originally referring to weapons such as arrows or spears that could be hurled at an enemy, the term evolved during the 20th century to encompass modern rocket-powered projectiles with the advancement of missile technology.
Breakdown
missilis (capable of being thrown) derived from mittere (to throw, to send), with the suffix -ilis indicating capability or suitability for an action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's secret weapon was a paper airplane that he called his 'office missile'.”
“North Korea conducted another missile test yesterday.”
“My mom's slipper became a heat-seeking missile when I came home late.”
“The military developed a new anti-aircraft missile system.”
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