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penetrator

/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtə/

/ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɚ/

Translations

penetratornoun

penetrators

/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtə/

/ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɚ/

проникающий элемент

The missile is equipped with a penetrator to break through armor.

Ракета оснащена проникающим элементом для пробивания брони.

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penetratoradjective

/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtə/

/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtər/

Used attributively (e.g., "penetrator warhead") to describe something designed to penetrate.

penetratornoun

A tool or device that is used to pierce or make a way through a material or surface.

The drill bit acted as a penetrator, easily boring through the thick metal sheet.

A person or thing that enters or infiltrates a place or system, often for the purpose of exploration or investigation.

The spy was a skilled penetrator, able to gather information from the most secure facilities.

A projectile or missile designed to pierce armor or other protective barriers.

The military developed a new type of penetrator to improve the effectiveness of their anti-tank weapons.

penetratoradjective

Designed or intended to penetrate another object or surface; penetrating (usually used before a noun).

The aircraft carried a penetrator bomb capable of breaking through reinforced concrete.