missile

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪsaɪl/
• (US) (Canada) enPR: mĭsʹīl, IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or enPR: mĭsʹəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪsəl/

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• Homophone: missal

Noun

Singular missile

Plural missiles

1. (countable) An object intended to be launched at a target.
2. (countable) (military) A self-propelled object whose path can be changed after having been launched.