Definition of "antimissile" []

• Designed to intercept and destroy another missile in flight: antimissile defense; an antimissile missile. (adjective)

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• "The "antimissile" system propsed for E Europe relies on a powerful phased array radar system that utilizes integrated fire control on any airborne threat."
• "Sea Dart now has a antimissile missile designation after it was used against some Styx clones in the gulf"
• "Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Gates met in Brussels to show support for NATO's proposed antimissile system."