noun
- a person who operates, maintains, or is trained to handle missiles
Usage: military; often used in armed forces contexts
Examples
- The missileman completed his training at the weapons facility.
- Each missileman on the submarine undergoes rigorous certification.
- The Air Force recruited experienced missilesmen for the new defense system.
- A skilled missileman must understand both the technical and safety protocols.
- The crew included several missilesmen responsible for launch readiness.