Warhead

usgb/ˈwɔːrhed/
noun

The explosive part at the front of a missile or torpedo.

The missile carries a single nuclear warhead.
Visual representation of "warhead" - The explosive part at the front of a missile or torpedo.

Often appears as...

  • nuclear warhead
  • missile warhead

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Military Context

Warhead is commonly used in military and defense language to describe a weapon's destructive part.

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During the briefing, they confirmed the warhead was disarmed.
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Destructive Power

A warhead refers to the capability to cause an explosion resulting in significant damage or destruction.

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The bunker was designed to withstand the impact of most conventional warheads.
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Weapon Specifications

Warhead is often accompanied by specifications like 'nuclear' or 'conventional' to indicate its type.

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The treaty focused on reducing the number of nuclear warheads worldwide.
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