antiballistic missile

an·ti·bal·lis·tic missile

A0334400 (ăn′tĭ-bə-lĭs′tĭk, ăn′tī-)n. Abbr. ABM A defensive missile designed to intercept and destroy a ballistic missile in flight.

antiballistic missile

n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a missile designed to destroy an incoming ballistic missile before it reaches its target. Abbreviation: ABM

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antiballistic missile - a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles; "the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs"ABMguided missile - a rocket-propelled missile whose path can be controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal homing devices

antiballistic missile

antiballistic missile:

see guided missileguided missile,
self-propelled, unmanned space or air vehicle carrying an explosive warhead. Its path can be adjusted during flight, either by automatic self-contained controls or remote human control. Guided missiles are powered either by rocket engines or by jet propulsion.
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antiballistic missile

[‚an·tē·bə′lis·tik ′mis·əl] (ordnance) Any object thrown, dropped, fired, or otherwise projected with the purpose of intercepting a ballistic missile. Abbreviated ABM.

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antiballistic missile

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noun a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles

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guided missile

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