- plural of missile.
missiles
Example Sentences
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Army leaders have said NGC2 is crucial in an age of cheap drones and precision missiles, which make large, static formations of troops and equipment easy targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
They also tend to pack a bigger explosive punch than many other types of missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
No longer confident the US would come to the rescue if needed, Finland has turned to Israel to purchase advanced defence equipment, including the David's Sling air-defence system and Spike anti-tank missiles.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The "Achilles Shield" agreement provides Athens with Israeli technology aimed at protecting Greece against a range of threats, including drones, aircraft and missiles.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Not nukes, not fireballs, and not magic missiles.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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