“Missals” or “Missiles”—Which to use?

“Missals” or “Missiles”

Overview

missals / missiles are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

missals: (noun) (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year.

missiles: (noun) a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control.

Pronunciation

missals: NA

missiles: m·IH·s·ah·l·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “missals”

Texts of Roman Rite missals earlier than the 1570 Roman
Missals before the Council of Trent
…saw a flurry of independent missals published by bishops influenced by…

Examples of “missiles”

…as rocket fuel for small missiles and the Aerobee rocket.
…short range surface to air missiles, before retiring as a Brigadier-General…
Gold missiles take two hits to destroy,…
The Gun-launched, laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles can also be launched.
…1.2, Samus can pick up missiles when enemies are defeated.
…in space yet, though ground-to-space missiles have been successfully tested against…
…sprite icon gives Samus 2 missiles.
…an aerial countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles
…Limited, the manufacturer of cruise missiles has the manufacturing unit in…
…can be launched at the missiles to destroy them.

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