guided missile

noun

1. an aerial missile, as a rocket, steered during its flight by radio signals, clockwork controls, etc.

guided missile

noun

1. a missile, esp one that is rocket-propelled, having a flight path controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal preset or self-actuating homing devices See also command guidance field guidance homing guidance inertial guidance terrestrial guidance

Word History and Origins

Origin of guided missile¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

A ship identifying itself as the USS Lake Erie - a guided missile cruiser - last transmitted its location in the Caribbean Sea on 30 August, east of the Panama Canal on 30 August.

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The Boikiy - a corvette armed with guided missiles - broadcast the fake ID code as it passed through the Channel on Saturday.

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The Nimitz carries a contingent of fighter jets and is escorted by several guided missile destroyers.

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In December, Sudan's defence ministry said that the weapons supplied included strategic drones that carry guided missiles.

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Both Ukrainian and Russian forces have used artillery and guided missiles extensively, to prevent enemy forces advancing and to attack supply depots and command centres.

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Related Words

• ballistic missile