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heat-seeking missile

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Noun1.heat-seeking missile - a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)
brilliant pebble - a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles
missile - a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
Stinger - a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
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They are designed as decoys to confuse heat-seeking missiles when an aircraft is under attack.
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It was coming in at a high rate of speed, but not at a steep angle--almost like a heat-seeking missile was locked on its target and staying dead on course.
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Decades of experiments have focused on how the pits enable the animal to turn into a heat-seeking missile for warm-blooded prey.
Viper heat sensors locate cool spots. (Snake Pits) by Milius, S. / Science News
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