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missile

noun

A rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

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Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈmɪsaɪl

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noun

  1. A rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

noun

  1. A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

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