Ballistic missile and Missile

Ballistic missile noun - A missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target.

Missile and ballistic missile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Missile" instead a noun phrase "Ballistic missile".

Missile noun - A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target but is not self-propelled.

Ballistic missile and missile are semantically related. You can use "Ballistic missile" instead a noun "Missile".

Nearby Word: missilery