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ABM	abbreviation of "antiballistic missile," a missile designed to meet and destroy a ballistic missile in flight.
antiballistic missile	a missile designed to meet and destroy a ballistic missile in flight.
antimissile	used to destroy hostile ballistic missiles. [1/2 definitions]
ICBM	abbreviation of "intercontinental ballistic missile."
IRBM	abbreviation of "intermediate range ballistic missile."
MIRV	a long-range ballistic missile that has several warheads, each of which can be directed separately, either as to target or as to time of release (acronym for "multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle").
missilery	the science of making and using guided or ballistic missiles. [2 definitions]
MX missile	any of a system of U.S. intercontinental ballistic missiles, each having ten warheads; MX.
silo	an underground housing of steel and concrete from which ballistic missiles can be fired. [1/3 definitions]
throw weight	the payload, or carrying capacity, of a ballistic missile, including the weight of its warheads and guidance systems.

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