air-to-ground missile

noun

Meaning

A guided weapon designed to be launched from an aircraft to strike a target on the ground or sea.

Examples

The military upgraded their fleet to carry a new generation of precision air-to-ground missiles.
Ground forces requested support, prompting the pilot to deploy an air-to-ground missile.

Synonyms: missile, projectile, munition, smart bomb

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air-to-ground missile

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɛər tu ˈɡraʊnd ˈmɪsaɪl

Definition

A guided weapon designed to be launched from an aircraft to strike a target on the ground or sea.

Examples

The military upgraded their fleet to carry a new generation of precision air-to-ground missiles.
Ground forces requested support, prompting the pilot to deploy an air-to-ground missile.
Engineers are testing the guidance systems on the latest air-to-ground missile prototype.

Synonyms of air-to-ground missile

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