cruise missile

noun

1. a winged guided missile designed to deliver a conventional or nuclear warhead by flying at low altitudes to avoid detection by radar.

cruise missile

noun

1. an air-breathing low-flying subsonic missile that is continuously powered and guided throughout its flight and carries a warhead

cruise missile

1. A military missile equipped with an onboard computer that allows it to guide itself on a preprogrammed course over long distances by sensing the terrain and comparing it to maps stored in its memory. ( See smart weapons (see also smart weapons ).)

Notes

Cruise missiles first came into public awareness during the Persian Gulf War .

Example Sentences

Ukraine said it shot down six of the cruise missiles.

From New York Times

According to the National Audit Office, the UK has committed nearly £8 billion to Ukraine - air defence missiles, drones, cruise missiles, tanks and ships, as well as clothing and personal equipment.

From BBC

Unlike the UK, Germany has refused to supply Ukraine with its Taurus cruise missile.

From BBC

One of their military advantages is their immense speed compared with cruise missiles or drones.

From BBC

David's Sling is meant to destroy longer-range rockets, cruise missiles and medium-range or long-range ballistic missiles from a distance of up to 300km.

From BBC