mis·sile 
/ˈmɪsəl, Brit ˈmɪˌsaɪl/ noun
plural mis·siles /ˈmɪsəl, Brit ˈmɪˌsaɪl/ noun [count] : an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
▪ The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles [=rocks, bottles, etc.] at the police. ; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target
▪ a nuclear missile — see also ballistic missile, cruise missile, guided missile, surface-to-air missile, surface-to-surface missile
▪ The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles [=rocks, bottles, etc.] at the police. ; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target
▪ a nuclear missile — see also ballistic missile, cruise missile, guided missile, surface-to-air missile, surface-to-surface missile
