ɛɡˈsoʊsɛt, ɛɡˈsɒsɛt, ɛɡˈsoʊseɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A French anti-ship missile, or a similar missile system; an anti-ship missile in general.

“The navy successfully deployed the Exocet missiles during the exercise.”

2. verb

to strike or hit something with a powerful impact, like a missile.

“The typhoon exoceted the coast, causing widespread destruction.”