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an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
  • The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.

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The first known use of missile was in 1610

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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.

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