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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(military) Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight..
antimissile defense
antimissile missile
In 1946, it pursued the first antimissiles in Projects Thumper and Wizard. These antimissiles could destroy incoming projectiles traveling at 4000 mph and at altitudes reaching 500000 feet.
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Antimissile means (military) Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight..
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antimissile defense
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