English Explanatory Dictionary

warhead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.
  2. The glans penis.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-warhead.wav

Word forms

warhead warheads

Etymology

From war + head, originally to distinguish a live war head of a torpedo from an inert exercise head. Piecewise doublet of war chief.

Derived words

hydrogen warhead nuclear warhead super warhead
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