warhead

English

Etymology

war +‎ head

Noun

warhead (plural warheads)

  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.

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