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warhead

/ˈwɔːhɛd/

/ˈwɔrˌhɛd/

Translations

warheadnoun

warheads

/ˈwɔːhɛd/

/ˈwɔrˌhɛd/

The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead.

Ракета была оснащена ядерной боеголовкой.

Synonyms

nuclear device

warheadadjective

/ˈwɔːhɛd/

/ˈwɔrˌhɛd/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "warhead weight").

warheadnoun

The explosive or destructive part of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.

The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead capable of causing massive destruction.

warheadadjective

Relating to or designating the payload-carrying section of a missile or similar weapon.

Engineers ran separate tests on the warhead components before final assembly.