Missile (noun)

1. A weapon that is self-propelled and guided, and is designed to travel through the air or space and deliver an explosive or other payload to a target.
2. A rocket or other projectile that is launched or fired.
3. A person or thing that is sent with a specific purpose.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french missile, from latin missilis, from mittere "to send".

Examples:

1. The country has developed a new missile.
2. The missile was launched from a submarine.
3. The missile hit its target.
4. The company's new product is a missile to be used for space exploration.
5. He was a missile of destruction.