ˈmɪsaɪl ˈmɪsaɪl pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl impelling or impelled forward a projectile force a projectile missile a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine