missile
Translation
missile, projectile
Examples
The country launched a missile.
The country launched a missile.
A guided missile hit the target.
A guided missile hit the target.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) a weapon that is sent through the air They tested a new long-range missile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: projectile, rocket, torpedo
Etymology
From Latin 'mittere', meaning 'to send'. A missile is an object that is 'sent' towards a target.
Memory Tips
A 'missile' is sent on a 'mission'. Both words share the same root related to 'sending'.