guid|ed missile

guid|ed missile
guid|ed missile «GY dihd»,
a missile that can be guided in flight to its target by means of radio signals from the ground or by automatic devices inside the missile which direct its course. Correction or alteration of the course of a missile in the atmosphere can be made aerodynamically. A missile operating outside the earth's atmosphere is guided only during the period of thrust and thereafter follows a ballistic trajectory unless thrust is resumed.
guid|ed-mis|sile «GY dihd MIHS uhl», adjective.
1. of or having to do with a guided missile or guided missiles: »

a guided-missile base.

2. able to carry and launch a guided missile or guided missiles: »

a guided-missile submarine.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • guid|ed-mis|sile — guid|ed missile «GY dihd», a missile that can be guided in flight to its target by means of radio signals from the ground or by automatic devices inside the missile which direct its course. Correction or alteration of the course of a missile in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • guid|ance — «GY duhns», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the action of guiding; direction; leadership: »Under her mother s guidance, she learned how to swim. 2. a thing that guides: »Common sense is usually our best guidance in difficult situations. 3. Education.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • guid·ance — /ˈgaıdn̩s/ noun [noncount] 1 : help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something I couldn t have done it without her guidance. We need more guidance on how to handle these unusual cases. expert guidance …   Useful english dictionary

  • guided missile — guid|ed mis|sile [ ,gaıdıd mısıl ] count a missile whose path is controlled by radio signals or by an electronic system on the missile …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • guided missile — guid′ed mis′sile n. mil an aerial missile, as a rocket, steered during its flight by radio signals, clockwork controls, etc • Etymology: 1945–50 …   From formal English to slang

  • Kuang Hua VI class missile boat — The Kuang Hua VI class missile boat is a new type of patrol craft entering service with the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy (ROCN). The prototype was launched in 2003, and the whole class is scheduled to enter service by 2010.Project HistoryThe… …   Wikipedia

  • self-guid|ed — «SEHLF GY duhd», adjective. 1. directed along a course by self contained devices, such as a homing mechanism: »a self guided missile. 2. guided by one s own course, action, or the like …   Useful english dictionary

  • guidedmissile — guid·ed missile (gīʹdĭd) n. A self propelled missile that can be guided while it is in flight. * * * …   Universalium

  • guidance — guid|ance W3 [ˈgaıdəns] n [U] 1.) help and advice that is given to someone about their work, education, or personal life guidance on/about ▪ I went to a counselor for guidance on my career. under sb s expert guidance ▪ I was looking forward to… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • guidance — guid|ance [ gaıdns ] noun uncount ** 1. ) advice about what you should do or how you should behave: Many people have given us advice and guidance about the baby. marriage guidance (=help given to people who have problems in their marriage)… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”