(military) A missile that is fired from an aircraft to the ground.

plural of intercontinental ballistic missile

(military, astronautics) A missile designed to shoot down ballistic missiles in flight.

plural of anti-ballistic missile

A diplomatic crisis in 1962, between the United States and the Soviet Union, over Soviet nuclear missiles placed in Cuba. It almost led to nuclear war.

(military) A guided missile that is designed for use against ships and large boats.

plural of anti-ship missile

(US, slang) An astronaut or engineer who quickly devises an ingenious solution to a tough problem while under extreme pressure.

plural of steely-eyed missile man

The science of missiles.