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Missile

Description:

A missile is a projectile designed to be self-propelled and directed at a target. It is typically equipped with an explosive warhead or other destructive payload, intended to destroy, damage, or incapacitate the target.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: A weapon that is propelled towards a target, often from a mobile platform like a vehicle or aircraft. It is used in warfare and military operations.
2. Verb: To launch or direct a missile towards a target.
3. Adjective: Describing anything related to missiles or their attributes.

Examples:

Noun:

• The nuclear-powered submarine carries several intercontinental ballistic missiles.
• The enemy launched a surface-to-air missile to intercept the incoming aircraft.

Verb:

• The military commanders decided to missile the enemy stronghold.
• He skillfully missiled the fighter jets towards the hostile territory.

Adjective:

• The missile defense system successfully intercepted the incoming rockets.
• They diligently worked on enhancing their missile technology.

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