heat-seeking missile

/hit ˌmɪsəl/

Definitions of heat-seeking missile

1. noun

   a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)
   types:

   brilliant pebble

   a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles

   Stinger

   a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder

   type of:

   missile

   a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control