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Definition of Missile
Missile Missile Mis"sile, a. [L. missils, fr. mittere, missum, to
cause to go, to send, to throw; cf. Lith. mesti to throw: cf.
F. missile. Cf. Admit, Dismiss, Mass the religious
service, Message, Mission.]
Capable of being thrown; adapted for hurling or to be
projected from the hand, or from any instrument or rngine, so
as to strike an object at a distance.
We bend the bow, or wing the missile dart. --Pope.
Missile Missile Mis"sile, n. [L. missile.]
A weapon thrown or projected or intended to be projcted, as a
lance, an arrow, or a bullet.
