antiballistic missile
noun
a missile designed to destroy an incoming ballistic missile before it reaches its target
Abbreviation: ABM
Words nearby antiballistic missile
antiatom,
antiauxin,
antibacchius,
antibacterial,
antiballistic,
antiballistic missile,
antiballistic missile treaty,
antibaryon,
antibes,
antibilious,
antibiosis
Cultural definitions for antiballistic missile
antiballistic missile
[ (an-tee-buh-lis-tik, an-teye-buh-lis-tik) ]
A defensive missile, designed to destroy a ballistic missile in flight.