Found 2 items, similar to icbm.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ICBM ICBM n : a ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another [syn: intercontinental ballistic missile ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: ICBM ICBM \ICBM\ n. [acronym intercontinental ballistic missile] An intercontinental ballistic missile, a long-range ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another. Contrasted with IRBM. Syn: intercontinental ballistic missile. [WordNet 1.5] ballistic missile \bal*lis"tic mis`sile\, n. A rocket-propelled missile of long range which is guided only during the powered portion of its flight, which usually takes only a small part of the total flight time; -- contrasted with guided missile. Note: Ballistic missiles are sometimes referred to by their range, such as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). [PJC]