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Noun: anti-ballistic missile  ,an-tee-bu'lis-tik 'mi-sul
  1. A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles
    "The country invested heavily in anti-ballistic missile technology to protect against potential threats";
    - ABM

Derived forms: anti-ballistic missiles

Type of: guided missile

Encyclopedia: Anti-ballistic missile