guided missile

American  

noun

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

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guided missile British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of guided missile

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of critical minerals, which are used in everything from electric vehicles, solar panels and smartphones to jet engines and guided missiles.

From Barron's

Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of these elements, which are used in everything from electric vehicles, solar panels and smartphones to jet engines and guided missiles.

From Barron's

BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln - equipped with guided missile destroyers and dozens of fighter jets - near Iran.

From BBC

The vessels - a guided missile destroyer and fast combat support ship - have both continued sailing safely from the site of the incident near South America.

From BBC

The Pentagon’s buildup in the region includes an aircraft carrier with three guided missiles destroyers, warplanes and missile defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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