antiballistic

American  

[an-tee-buh-lis-tik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti bəˈlɪs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

Military.

1. designed to detect, intercept, or destroy ballistic missiles.

   an antiballistic missile.

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antiballistic British  

/ ˌæntɪbəˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to defence against ballistic weapons

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Etymology

Origin of antiballistic

First recorded in 1955–60; anti- + ballistic

Example Sentences

The center does real-time operational forecasting for the military, for example, at the antiballistic missile systems site at Fort Greely, Alaska, and has done the computer modeling that has helped improve forecasting of wildfire behavior.

From Slate

The Patriot is a mobile surface-to-air missile and antiballistic missile system that can shoot down incoming missiles before they hit their intended targets.

From New York Times

How long that tech gap can be sustained may be as important a geopolitical question as the nuclear, ballistic and antiballistic puzzles of the Cold War.

From New York Times

Among the things he carried, Roman said, were antiballistic boots, meant to protect feet and legs from mines and other blasts.

From Los Angeles Times

At least 467 journalists are registered in the $23 million-a-year program, which offers a range of safeguards: full-time bodyguards, antiballistic gear, at-home panic buttons and surveillance cameras.

From Washington Post