noun Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones.
noun A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.
That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds.