missile

a weapon that is fired from a plane, ship, or the ground and travels through the air to hit its target

misil

Collocations missile attack · anti-missile system

• The country launched a missile at the enemy's position.

  El país lanzó un misil hacia la posición del enemigo.

in some sports, such as tennis or badminton, a shot that is difficult to return because it moves very fast and in an unexpected direction

ladrillo (tenis), revés (pelota)

Collocations missile serve · missile shot

• She hit a missile serve that her opponent couldn't return.

  Ella hizo un saque ladrillo que su oponente no pudo devolver.