I. ˈmi-səl, chiefly Brit -ˌsīl adjective
Etymology: Latin missilis, from mittere to throw, send
Date: 1611
1. : capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
2. : adapted for throwing or hurling missiles
II. noun
Date: circa 1656
: an object (as a weapon) thrown or projected usually so as to strike something at a distance
stones, artillery shells, bullets, and rockets are missile s
: as
a. : guided missile
b. : ballistic missile