warhead — the explosive part of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the explosive part of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrhɛd/
Korean meaning: 미사일, 어뢰 등의 폭발 부분, 탄두
Korean pronunciation: 워-헤드 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- The spy movie villain always threatens the world with a stolen nuclear warhead.
- Scientists are developing safer methods to dispose of old warheads.
- The warhead failed to explode, making it the world's most expensive dud.
warhead
NOUN//ˈwɔːrhɛd//
the explosive part of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon
Explosive part of missile
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Hand on forehead, contemplating the warhead
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Origin
전쟁(war)과 머리(head)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 무기의 '머리' 부분에 해당하는 폭발물을 가리키는 말로 20세기 초 군사용어로 등장했습니다.
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“The spy movie villain always threatens the world with a stolen nuclear warhead.”
“Scientists are developing safer methods to dispose of old warheads.”
“The warhead failed to explode, making it the world's most expensive dud.”
“Military experts examined the warhead's design for security purposes.”
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