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(military) Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight.
plural antimissiles
A missile or system designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight. quotations examples
In 1946, it pursued the first antimissiles in Projects Thumper and Wizard. These antimissiles could destroy incoming projectiles traveling at 4000 mph and at altitudes reaching 500000 feet.
2003, Edward R. Drachman, Alan Shank, You decide!: controversial global issues, page 89