HyperDic: antiballistic_missile

English > 1 sense of the expression antiballistic missile:
NOUNartifactantiballistic missile, ABMa defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
English > antiballistic missile: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.
SynonymABM
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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