missile
US /ˈmɪs.əl/
UK /ˈmɪs.əl/
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missile, projectile
an object or weapon that is thrown, shot, or propelled at a target
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The anti-aircraft missile intercepted the enemy plane.
Le missile antiaérien a intercepté l'avion ennemi.
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The children threw various missiles, including stones and mud, at the old building.
Les enfants ont lancé divers projectiles, y compris des pierres et de la boue, sur le vieux bâtiment.