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

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, as well as antiship cruise missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The New Start agreement capped the number of U.S. and Russian long-range nuclear warheads at 1,550 and didn’t cover short-range nuclear weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those include short-range tactical nuclear weapons that aren’t covered by any treaty.

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 straits of Hormuz, although estimates of those missiles vary.

From The Wall Street Journal

In November, the Nordic country announced it was spending around $366 million on IRIS-T surface-to-air short-range missiles to protect itself against missiles, drones and combat aircraft.

From Barron's

Related Words

• tactical