guided missile

noun

1. an aerial missile, as a rocket, steered during its flight by radio signals, clockwork controls, etc.

guided missile

noun

1. a missile, esp one that is rocket-propelled, having a flight path controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal preset or self-actuating homing devices See also command guidance field guidance homing guidance inertial guidance terrestrial guidance

Word History and Origins

Origin of guided missile¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Koizumi pushed back on Tuesday, saying "the medium-range surface-to-air guided missiles planned for deployment are defensive equipment intended to counter aircraft and missiles invading our nation".

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In October, a US guided missile destroyer docked at Trinidad for four days for another round of practice drills -- within firing range of Venezuela, whose government called it a "provocation."

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Last month, a US guided missile destroyer docked at Trinidad for four days for another round of practice drills -- within firing range of Venezuela, which called it a "provocation."

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This force includes the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, as well as a range of guided missile destroyers and amphibious assault ships capable of landing thousands of troops.

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The official Lebanese National News Agency reported that the Israeli army hit a car "with a guided missile".

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Related Words

• ballistic missile