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Warhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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warhead

 

[ หˆwษ”หrhษ›d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

missile

The explosive part of a missile or torpedo.

Synonyms

explosive, munition, payload.

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Word Description / Examples
warhead

A warhead is typically used for the destructive part of a missile, torpedo, or other missile that contains explosives, chemical, biological, or nuclear material.

  • The warhead of the missile was designed to cause maximum damage upon impact
explosive

An explosive refers to any material that can undergo a rapid chemical reaction to produce gas, heat, and pressure. It is a general term and can be used in various contexts including demolition, mining, and warfare.

  • The construction team used a controlled amount of explosive to demolish the old building
payload

Payload refers to the part of any vehicle, especially in aerospace, that is carried for its cargo and can include passengers, goods, or other materials such as the warhead in a missile. In the context of weaponry, it usually means the destructive part.

  • The drone was designed to carry a large payload, making it suitable for both reconnaissance and combat missions
munition

Munition encompasses a broad category of materials used in warfare, including bullets, bombs, grenades, and rockets. It refers to the complete package of combat usable weaponry and ammunition.

  • The soldiers were running low on munition and needed reinforcements quickly

Examples of usage

  • Warheads are designed to deliver a destructive payload to a target.
  • The warhead of the missile was armed and ready to launch.

Translations

Translations of the word "warhead" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ogiva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‰เคฐเคนเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gefechtskopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hulu ledak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะนะพะฒะฐ ั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚owica bojowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผพ้ ญ (ใ ใ‚“ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ogive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ojiva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savaลŸ baลŸlฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„๋‘ (ํƒ„๋‘)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฃุณ ุญุฑุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bojovรก hlavice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bojovรก hlavica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผนๅคด (dร ntรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bojna glava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengihรถfuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ั‹ั ะฑะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผลŸ baลŸlฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ojiva

Etymology

The term 'warhead' originated during World War II, where it was used to refer to the explosive part of a missile or torpedo. The development of more advanced missile technology led to the refinement and specialization of warheads for different purposes, including nuclear warheads. Today, warheads are a critical component of modern missile systems, designed to deliver various types of payloads with precision and efficiency.

See also: war, warble, warfare, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, warship, wary.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,116, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.