intercontinental ballistic missile

/ˌˈɪntərˌˈkɑntəˌnɛntl bəˌlɪstɪk ˌmɪsəl/

Other forms: intercontinental ballistic missiles

Definitions of intercontinental ballistic missile

1. noun

   a ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another
   synonyms: ICBM

   types:

   Minuteman

   a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos

   type of:

   ballistic missile

   a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target