missile
Pronunciación: [ˈmɪsəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «military»
(noun) a weapon that is launched to hit a target. Missiles can be used in wars and can travel very fast towards their target. They can carry explosives and can be shot from planes, ships, or ground bases. Think of them like a big arrow that goes really, really fast.
Ejemplo
The army successfully launched a missile during the training exercise.
Ejemplo
The missile did not hit its target and fell harmlessly into the ocean.
Ejemplo
What type of missile was used in the last military operation?
Contexto: «sports»
(noun) a type of ball or object that is thrown or propelled, used especially in games like basketball or football. It’s a way to score points by sending the ball towards a goal or basket.
Ejemplo
She threw the missile across the field with great strength.
Ejemplo
The player missed the missile and it went out of bounds.
Ejemplo
Did you see how far he threw the missile?
0s0s