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missile weapon



NOUN
intercontinental ballistic missile
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North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

When Ihjel had given him the missile weapon he had asked no questions, but had just strapped it on.

From Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison

Their foot-ranks carry a missile weapon unknown to us, termed an arblast, or cross-bow.

From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Sir Walter Scott

The Romans," says Napoleon in his Memoirs, "had two infantries; the first, lightly armed, was provided with a missile weapon; the second, heavily armed, bore a short sword.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck

There were a good many horses, and every species of artillery and missile weapon.

From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Aubrey Stewart




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