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missileman

American  
[mis-uhl-muhn, -ahyl-] / ˈmɪs əl mən, -aɪl- /

noun

PLURAL

missilemen
  1. a person who builds, designs, launches, or operates guided missiles.

  2. a technician or scientist whose work pertains to missilery.


Etymology

Origin of missileman

First recorded in 1950–55; missile + -man

Example Sentences

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Chris Sembroski, 42, a data engineer and former Air Force missileman from Everett, entered an open lottery by donating to St. Jude.

From Seattle Times

The new passengers: Sian Proctor, a community college educator in Tempe, Arizona, and Chris Sembroski, a former Air Force missileman from Everett, Washington.

From Washington Times

During his time in the Marine Reserve, he was a refrigerator technician and anti-tank missileman.

From Fox News

Lauw was an anti-tank missileman from the division’s 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

From Washington Times

Lauw was an anti-tank missileman from the division's 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

From US News