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assume

US /əˈsum/

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UK /ə'sju:m/

verb
To act in a false manner to mislead others
To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
To take or begin to have (power or responsibility).
To suppose to be the case without proof.
To take a job or the responsibilities of another

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incredible

US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

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UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

adjective
Very good; amazing
So extraordinary as to seem impossible.
Extremely good; amazing.
Really good; amazing; great
Very hard to believe
Very good; excellent.
Informal: very good; excellent.

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apparently

US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

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UK /əˈpærəntli/

adverb
According to what you heard; from what can be seen

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practice

US /ˈpræktɪs/

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UK /'præktɪs/

other
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To do something repeatedly so as to become skilled at it.

noun
A customary way of doing something.
A usual or customary action or proceeding.
A doctor's or lawyer's business.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
The office and place for legal or medical work
Doing something many times to become better at it

other
A customary way of doing something.
The business or work of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.

other
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something.
Repeated exercise of an activity or skill in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.

other
Work at or be engaged in (a profession).

verb
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To work as a doctor or lawyer
To live according to the teachings of a religion
To do something many times to improve a skill

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term

US /tɚm/

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UK /tɜ:m/

noun
A condition under which an agreement is made.
Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
A fixed period for which something lasts, especially a period of study at a school or college.
Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.
A limited period of time during which someone holds an office or position.
Length of time something is expected to happen
The normal period of gestation.
A way in which a person or thing is related to another.
Fixed period of weeks for learning at school
The (precise) name given to something
A word or phrase used to describe a thing or express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or subject.

other
Give a specified name or description to.

verb
To call; give a name to

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doubt

US /daʊt/

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UK /daʊt/

noun
Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
A possibility that something is not as it appears or is stated to be.

verb
To question the truth or certainty of something

other
To distrust or disbelieve.
To feel uncertain about; lack conviction in.

other
A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

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wrap

US /ræp/

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UK /ræp/

noun
Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
Thin bread filled with food and rolled

verb
To be or move around something
To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift

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fancy

US /ˈfænsi/

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UK /'fænsɪ/

verb
To want to have or do something; feel like
To imagine or suppose that something will happen
To believe or imagine something that is not true

adjective
Unusual and attractive in design

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failure

US /'feɪljər/

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UK /ˈfeɪljə(r)/

noun
Lack of success.
When things go wrong; lack of function
Act or result of not achieving your goals

other
A breakdown or collapse, especially of a structure or mechanism.
The act of failing to reach the required standard in an exam or test.
The inability of an organ to function properly.
Lack of success; the inability to meet an objective or desired outcome.
The state or condition of not functioning or operating.
An omission or neglect of an expected or required action.

other
An instance of failing or not functioning correctly.
A person who has not succeeded; someone who has failed.

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frustration

US /frʌˈstreʃən/

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UK /frʌ'streɪʃn/

noun
Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
Something that causes you to be annoyed, upset, or disappointed

other
The feeling of being frustrated.
The feeling of being annoyed and upset because you cannot achieve something.
The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.
The feeling of being annoyed, upset, or disappointed because you cannot do something or achieve something
The act of preventing someone from succeeding
The act of preventing somebody/something from succeeding

other
A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or tension, caused by unrealized goals or hampered efforts.
Something that causes you to feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

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bet

US /bet/

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UK /bet/

noun
Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
An agreement to risk money on the result of an event or a competition

verb
To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
Used to express certainty or confidence

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field

US /fild/

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UK /fi:ld/

noun
An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.
Area of study, such as physics or biology
A battlefield.
A space in a form or record that is used to enter a particular item of information.
Piece of land used to grow crops/raise animals
Open area of land, especially without buildings
A region of space in which a force acts on a particular particle.
Grassed area where you play some sports
A piece of ground specially prepared and marked for sports.

other
To catch or stop (a ball) and prevent the batter or another runner from advancing.
To put (a team or player) into a game.

adjective
Used or done in the normal working environment rather than in a laboratory or office.

verb
To respond to something or answer a question
To catch or stop a ball during a game

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efficient

US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

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UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

adjective
Working well and producing the desired result without wasting time, money, or energy.
Able to produce results without waste
Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Well-organized and productive; avoiding wasted time and effort.
Working in a well-organized and competent way.
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
Working well and producing the results that are wanted without wasting time, money, or energy.
Making good use of time or resources.

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reach

US /ritʃ/

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UK /ri:tʃ/

verb
To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
To be long enough to get to a certain place
To extend a hand or arm to touch or take something

noun
Power or control someone has over something

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deal

US /dil/

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UK /di:l/

noun
An agreement entered into, especially in business, to do something for someone else.
A large amount or quantity.
A business transaction.
The act of distributing playing cards.

other
To distribute playing cards to players.
To behave in a certain way towards someone.

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

other
To take action to solve a problem.

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resist

US /rɪˈzɪst/

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UK /rɪ'zɪst/

verb
To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
To fight or prevent something from happening
To refuse to accept something new or different
To stop yourself from doing, e.g. eating something

other
To fight against; to oppose.
To abstain from; to forbear.
To withstand the action or effect of.

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grip

US /ɡrɪp/

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UK /ɡrɪp/

other
Control over something or someone

noun
Strong understanding of an idea
Control over something or someone
A member of a film crew who is responsible for setting up and maintaining equipment.
Part of an object to help you hold onto it
Act of holding something firmly
A powerful influence or control.
A particular way of holding something.
A small bag or suitcase.
Strong understanding of an idea

verb
To hold someone's interest
To hold something in your hand very firmly

other
To hold the attention or interest of someone strongly.
To take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
To understand something complex.

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surface

US /ˈsɚfəs/

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UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

verb
To give (road) a top layer
To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
To come to the top of something; emerge
To come to the top level of water, mud, etc.

adjective
Of the top layer; not deep or meaningful

noun
Top layer of the ground or of water
Nature or emotions that show, but may not be true
Outside or upper layer of something

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external

US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/

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UK /eksˈtə:nl/

adjective
Concerning foreign countries
Concerning the outside of something; outer
Coming from the outside

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plain

US /plen/

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UK /pleɪn/

noun
A large area of flat land with few trees.
A simple, unpatterned fabric.
Cooked or served simply, without additions or embellishments.
Wide open area of flat, dry land

adjective
Obvious; clearly so, true
Frank or straightforward in speech or manner.
Very simple, ordinary; not decorated; not striped
Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.
Not beautiful or attractive.

other
To sew (fabric) with a plain stitch.

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typical

US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

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UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

adjective
Normal; usual; expected
(Of a person) behaving in a way that is expected.
Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.
Having the qualities or characteristics of a particular type of person or thing.
Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
Usual or normal.

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involve

US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

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UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

verb
Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or condition.
To have or be included as a part of something
Cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.

other
To have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or condition.
To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.

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steady

US /ˈstɛdi/

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UK /'stedɪ/

adjective
Happening or developing at a regular rate
Continuing without stopping or changing over time
Firmly fixed or supported; not likely to fall over

verb
To make constant, unchanging or staying the same
To hold something/someone so they stop moving

noun
Your boyfriend or girlfriend

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spin

US /spɪn/

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UK /spɪn/

verb
To make a ball rotate when throwing it
To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
To convert material such as cotton into thread
To move something in a rapid turning motion

noun
A dizzy feeling your head is turning around
A slant or hidden purpose, as in politicians' talk
A movement in a rapid turning motion

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create

US /kriˈet/

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UK /krɪ'eɪt/

verb
To make, cause, or bring into existence

other
To cause something to happen; to give rise to a particular situation or state.
To invent or design something new
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

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throw

US /θroʊ/

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UK /θrəʊ/

noun
Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
Forcibly putting someone on the ground

verb
To use your arm to make something fly in the air
To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
To confuse or upset someone
(E.g. judo) to forcibly put someone on the ground
To propel something through the air with force.
To put something somewhere suddenly and roughly

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rest

US /rɛst/

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UK /rest/

noun
Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
An interval of silence in a piece of music.
State in which there is a lack of motion
A state of relaxation and inactivity.
Part of something remaining after some was used
A thing used for support.

verb
To stop working or avoid activity to recover
(Of dead person) to lie in a grave
To lean, support or place something against
Be supported by something.
To not be tired because you had enough sleep

other
To be supported or held up by something.
To remain or be left.
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

other
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.

other
A state of inactivity or relaxation.

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thumb

US /θʌm/

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UK /θʌm/

verb
To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
To casually look through a book, magazine etc.

noun
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four.
Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
The part of a hand used to play an instrument.
A unit of measurement based on the width of a thumb.
The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb.

other
To travel by hitchhiking.

other
To soil or wear with the thumb.
To turn pages with the thumb.

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break

US /brek/

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UK /breɪk/

verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
A lucky opportunity.
A pause in activity; a rest.
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather

other
To stop functioning.
To enter a building illegally, typically by force.
To start suddenly.
To escape.
To become known; to be revealed.
To interrupt an activity for a rest.
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.

other
To put an end to.
To reveal or disclose (news or information).
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To fail to observe the terms of (a law, promise, or agreement).

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shape

US /ʃep/

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UK /ʃeɪp/

noun
The outer form of something, what it looks like
Condition or state of someone or something
Someone or something that cannot be seen clearly

verb
To influence something to make it the way you want
To give a certain material a particular form

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correct

US /kəˈrɛkt/

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UK /kə'rekt/

adjective
Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
True or accurate

verb
To fix a problem
To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
To punish in order to improve

other
To amend or rectify (something that is wrong or inaccurate).
To reprimand or rebuke (someone), typically with the intention of improving their behavior.

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leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

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genius

US /ˈdʒinjəs/

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UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/

noun
Person displaying a high level of intelligence
The characteristic spirit of a person, nation, or epoch.
The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
Remarkable cleverness or originality.
A person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative, either generally or in a particular field.
(in ancient Roman belief) a guardian deity or spirit of a person, place, or institution.

other
The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.

other
Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
A person or spirit believed to inhabit a place or thing or to attend a person.
A person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative.

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spiral

US /ˈspaɪrəl/

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UK /'spaɪrəl/

adjective
Curved in a continuous circle

noun
A continuous curve round a central point

verb
To move in a continuous curve round a point

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bladder

US /ˈblædɚ/

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UK /ˈblædə(r)/

noun
Soft bag which holds liquid or air
Part of the body that holds urine

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buddy

US /ˈbʌdi/

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UK /'bʌdɪ/

noun
Friend, usually male
A term of address, often used informally.
A close friend.

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defense

US /dɪˈfɛns/

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UK /dɪ'fens/

noun
Argument in support of something
The process of protecting something from attack
Part of a team that prevents others from scoring
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.

other
The action of defending someone or something.

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notice

US /ˈnotɪs/

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UK /'nəʊtɪs/

noun
A written or printed announcement or warning.
Formal notification of intention to end a contract of employment.
Time by when you must leave, e.g. if you are fired
Paper with an announcement, e.g. pinned to a board
Advance notification of intention to end an agreement or employment.

verb
To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
To become aware of (something).

other
To pay attention

other
To become aware of (something) by seeing, hearing, or feeling it.

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hit

US /hɪt/

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UK /hɪt/

verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To strike someone physically.
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport
To strike someone or something forcefully.

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
An instance of striking or making contact.
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
A successful or popular thing or person.
Time when a website is accessed

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learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

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quit

US /kwɪt/

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UK /kwɪt/

other
To leave a school etc. without finishing

adjective
Having stopped doing something
On equal terms; even
Rid of; free from

verb
To leave a job
To leave a place
To leave a school etc. without finishing
To end an action or activity

other
To leave a job or position
To stop doing something
To have stopped doing something

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missile

US /ˈmɪsəl/

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UK /ˈmisail/

noun
A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
Something that causes damage or harm, like a weapon.
An object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon.
A self-propelled guided weapon.