0 a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at: --
1 a flying weapon that has its own engine and can travel a long distance before exploding at the place at which it has been aimed: --
The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.
The new missile is faster and more manoeuvrable than previous models.
The missile homed in on the ship.
President Kennedy made his reputation with his handling of the Cuban missile crisis.