missile

Meanings

• noun

  An guided or unguided weapon, typically a rocket, carried by an aircraft, ship, or submarine and capable of being launched to strike a target.

  - "The military base launched several missiles towards the enemy territory."
  - "The missile hit its target with precision."
  - "The missile defense system intercepted the incoming missile."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪsaɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɪsaɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with missile
hissile , dissile , pissole , pissal

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Variants

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missile , missiles , antiballistic missile , antiballistic missiles , ballistic missile , ballistic missiles , cruise missile , cruise missiles , guided missile , guided missiles , White Sands Missile Range , surface-to-air missile , surface-to-surface missile , anti-missile , antimissile

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'misiler', meaning 'to send forth'. The word 'missile' comes from the Latin word 'mittere', which means 'to send'.

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Trivia

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1. The first guided missile was developed during World War II.

2. The longest missile ever built was the Saturn V rocket, which was 111 meters (364 feet) tall and 11 meters (36 feet) in diameter.

3. The fastest missile in the world is the Russian R-36M2, which can travel at a speed of Mach 25, or approximately 30,000 kilometers per hour (18,600 miles per hour).

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Related Concepts

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1. Rocket: A missile that uses a rocket engine to propel itself through the air or space.

2. Nuclear missile: A missile that carries a nuclear warhead and is capable of causing massive destruction.

3. Ballistic missile: A missile that follows a ballistic trajectory, meaning it travels in a parabolic path in the absence of any external forces.

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Culture

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Missiles have been a significant part of military strategy and warfare since their development in the 20th century. They have been used in various conflicts and wars, including the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Missiles have also been featured in literature, art, and music, representing power, destruction, and technological advancement.

How to Memorize "missile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a missile being launched from a submarine or an aircraft, traveling through the air or space, and hitting its target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'missile' with words like 'weapon', 'military', 'launch', 'rocket', and 'target'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mighty Iron Missiles Launch Endlessly' to remember the word 'missile'.

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