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
🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪsaɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪsaɪl/
🌳Etymology
Rootmiss
Suffix--ile
🎵Rhyme
whistlebristlethistle
whistle
bristle
thistle
🔗Collocations
ballistic missile
cruise missile
launch a missile
missile defense system
guided missile
missile attack
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The spy's secret weapon was a paper airplane that he called his 'office missile'.”
“North Korea conducted another missile test yesterday.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom's slipper became a heat-seeking missile when I came home late.”
“The military developed a new anti-aircraft missile system.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rocketprojectilewarheadtorpedo
Antonyms
shielddefenseprotection
Related
weaponmilitarylaunchtargetexplosion
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