missile

/ˈmɪsəl/
noun
  1. A weapon that is thrown, fired, or launched at a target, especially one that is guided or self-propelled.
    • The army launched a missile that destroyed the enemy base.
    • The country is developing a new long-range missile.
    • A missile flew over the city during the military exercise.
  2. An object that is thrown or shot at someone or something, such as a stone or a ball.
    • During the protest, people threw missiles like bottles and rocks at the police.
    • In ancient battles, soldiers used stones as missiles.
    • The goalkeeper blocked the missile that was kicked toward the goal.