HyperDic: abm

English > 1 sense of the word ABM:
NOUNartifactABM, antiballistic missilea defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
English > ABM: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Synonymantiballistic missile
Broaderguided missileA rocket-propelled missile whose path can be controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal homing devices

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