intercontinental ballistic missile
–noun | any supersonic missile that has a range of at least 3500 nautical mi. (6500 km) and follows a ballistic trajectory after a powered, guided launching. Abbreviation: ICBM, I.C.B.M. |
Origin: 1955–60
ICBM abbr. intercontinental ballistic missile |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
ICBM intercontinental ballistic missile |
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