missile — meaning in English

English meaning

• gas noun A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
• missile noun A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.

Senses

missile is used for these senses in English:

• gas (baseball) A fastball.
• missile Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
• missile (military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

gas — full definition

1. noun A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
2. noun A fuel, especially natural gas used for heating and cooking, or (US, informal) petrol for a vehicle.
3. noun Air trapped in the stomach or intestines; flatulence.
4. verb To attack or kill using poisonous gas.
5. verb (informal, US) To fill a vehicle's tank with fuel.

missile — full definition

1. noun A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.
2. noun Any object thrown or fired at someone as a weapon.

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