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warheads - 2 dictionary results

war⋅head

[wawr-hed]
–noun
the forward section of a self-propelled missile, bomb, torpedo, or the like, containing the explosive, chemical, or atomic charge.

Origin:
1895–1900; war 1 + head
war·head   (wôr'hěd')   
n.  A part of the armament system in the forward part of a projectile, such as a guided missile, rocket, torpedo, bomb, or other munition, that contains either a nuclear or thermonuclear system, a high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage on a target.
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