MISSILE

missile. Missile, a. that may be thrown by the hand

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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 engine, so as to strike an object at a distance. We bend the bow, or wing the missile dart. Pope.