transitive. To discharge and direct (a missile); to throw or propel in a particular direction; occasionally †to thrust (a dagger). Also said of…

to let fly v. To discharge (missiles).

transitive. To sling, throw, cast.

Formerly said also of military engines, bows, and the like, which throw or shoot projectiles; often absol. (like to shoot). Also of the general or…

transitive. To fling, hurl, launch, throw (a dart, also fire, lightning, smoke); to shoot out (the tongue); to put forth (blossoms). Also with forth…

transitive. Of a bow, an artillery piece, a gun, or other projectile weapon: to propel, discharge, shoot (a missile or projectile). Also…

To hurl, shoot, discharge, send off (a missile) (cf. lance, v. 1); spec. to send off (a rocket, spacecraft, or the like, or an astronaut) on its…

To throw or cast with violence, fling, hurl (esp. with rotatory movement, as from a sling). Also absol.

To throw with violence or hostile intent; to hurl as a missile. to fling down: to throw to the ground.

transitive. To fire (a shot, bullet, etc.). In early use also: †to let fly, launch (a missile, a blow, etc.) (obsolete). Also figurative and in…

to let go. To fire off (ordnance), discharge (missiles).

To put forth, hold out, launch (a weapon, etc.). Also figurative. Obsolete.

transitive. To discharge or release (ammunition, a missile, etc.). Also of a person: to throw or project (something held, esp. a ball).

To shoot (a missile) out (of a weapon). Obsolete.

transitive. To discharge a gun or other firearm in order to propel (a bullet or projectile); (of a gun) to propel (a projectile) on being…