Supermissile

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any massive object used as a superweapon by being thrown or fired through the air.
  2. 2
    An extremelypowerful, self-propelled projectile whose trajectory is adjustable after it is launched.

    "An interview with Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Naval Operations in which he describes the Navy's role in an era of H-bombs and supermissiles."

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"An interview with Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Naval Operations in which he describes the Navy's role in an era of H-bombs and supermissiles."

Etymology

From super- + missile.

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