missile
/ˈmɪs.aɪl/
nounmis · sile
Think: a MISSile is something you don’t want to MISS—spell it with double S: miSSile.
Yes, it's missile. Keep the double S in the middle: miSSile (not *misile*).
Definitions
- nouna weapon that is sent through the air to hit a target, often powered by a rocket or guided by a system
- nounany object that is thrown or launched, such as a stone or a ball
Examples
- “The radar system tracked the missile as it moved toward the ocean test range.”
- “In the museum, we saw a display explaining how a guided missile is controlled.”
- “The angry fan threw a plastic bottle as a missile onto the field.”
Synonyms
rocketprojectilewarheadmunitionballistic missile
Translations
ES misilPT míssilFR missile
Common misspellings
misilemisselmisllemisslemissilmysilemissilemissîle
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