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missile
adjective
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Divide missile into syllables:

mis · sile

How to pronounce missile:

Definition of missile:

missile (adjective):
capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object

Synonyms for missile:

nosepoparmcartridgeroundbulletshellloadrocketprojectile
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