ballistic missile

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Noun ballistic missile has 1 sense

ballistic missile - a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target
--₁ is a kind of missile
--₁ has particulars: intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM

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Ballistic Missile

Description:

A ballistic missile refers to a long-range weapon system that is designed to deliver a warhead to a target by following a ballistic trajectory. It is powered during the initial phase of flight and then follows a parabolic path influenced by gravity.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun - Military use:

The country successfully launched a ballistic missile as part of a planned military exercise.

As a noun - Space exploration use:

Scientists are studying the trajectory of a ballistic missile to better understand atmospheric conditions during space travel.

As an adjective:

The ballistic missile defense system is crucial for protecting against potential missile threats.

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