Misil (en. Missile)

/ˈmisil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of weapon used in warfare that targets an object from a distance.
The country tested a new missile capable of reaching distant targets.
Ang bansa ay nagtesting ng bagong misil na may kakayahang umabot sa malalayong target.
An object that is thrown or propelled to reach its target.
The missile was launched from a military base.
Ang misil ay nailunsad mula sa isang base militar.

Etymology

Latin: 'missile'

Common Phrases and Expressions

direct missile
a missile flying straight toward its target.
direktang misil

Related Words

shield
A protective gear against missiles.
kalasag
nuclear weapon
A type of missile that carries a nuclear payload.
sandatang nuklear

Slang Meanings

Don't let it show, but we've had pizza.
Why are you badmouthing him? You can sense his anger.
Bakit mo siya sinisiraan? Masisil mo ang galit niya.
Eavesdropping or investigating conversations or situations.
We snooped too much there, they found out something bad happened.
Masyado tayong nagmisil dun, nalaman nilang may nangyaring masama.