antiballistic missile

noun

Meaning

A surface-to-air missile designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles in flight.

Examples

The treaty strictly limited the number of antiballistic missile sites each superpower could maintain.
Engineers tested the new antiballistic missile system to ensure it could track multiple targets simultaneously.

Synonyms: interceptor, defensive missile, counter-missile, ABM

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antiballistic missile

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntibəˈlɪstɪk ˈmɪsəl

Definition

A surface-to-air missile designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles in flight.

Examples

The treaty strictly limited the number of antiballistic missile sites each superpower could maintain.
Engineers tested the new antiballistic missile system to ensure it could track multiple targets simultaneously.
Modern defense strategies rely on an integrated antiballistic missile network to protect against potential long-range threats.

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