surface-to-air missile

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Definition Noun : A surface-to-air missile is a guided missile designed to be launched from the ground or from a naval vessel to destroy enemy aircraft or other missiles in flight. Usage This term is used in military and defense contexts to describe a specific category of defensive weaponry. It is often abbreviated as SAM . Examples The military base is protected by advanced surface-to-air miss...