short-range

American  

[shawrt-reynj] / ˈʃɔrtˈreɪndʒ /

adjective

1. having a limited extent, as in distance or time.

   a short-range shot; a short-range plan.

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short-range British  

adjective

1. of small or limited extent in time or distance

   a short-range forecast

   a short-range gun

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Etymology

Origin of short-range

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Iran has more short-range missiles and drones than it does long-range ballistic missiles that can reach Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts said it is likely that much of Tehran’s remaining stockpile of thousands of medium- and short-range missiles remains in underground bases whose locations are mostly known to the U.S. and Israeli militaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the war, it was estimated that Iran had a stockpile of more than 2,000 short-range ballistic missiles.

From BBC

Its arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles was much larger to begin with—and remained mostly intact after the 12-day war.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also has significant stockpiles of short-range missiles capable of reaching U.S. bases in the Gulf and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, along with significant stockpiles of antiship cruise missiles and torpedo boats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• tactical