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missile

Syllabification: (mis·sile)

Pronunciation: /ˈmisəl/

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Definition of missile

noun

an object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon.
a weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying a conventional or nuclear explosive.

Origin:

early 17th century (as an adjective in the sense 'suitable for throwing (at a target)'): from Latin missile, neuter (used as a noun) of missilis, from miss- 'sent', from the verb mittere

Remember that missile ends with -ile.