Associations to the word «Intercontinental»

Wiktionary

INTERCONTINENTAL, adjective. Taking place between two or more continents.
INTERCONTINENTAL, adjective. Having the ability to travel between continents.
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE, noun. A class of long-range missiles associated especially with carrying nuclear warheads. Abbreviation: ICBM
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES, noun. Plural of intercontinental ballistic missile

Dictionary definition

INTERCONTINENTAL, adjective. Extending or taking place between or among continents; "intercontinental exploration"; "intercontinental flights".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley