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
💡 Concept
Explosive part of missile
🎵 Rhyme
Hand on forehead, contemplating the warhead
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɔːrhɛd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɔːhɛd/
🌳Etymology
Rootwar
Suffix-head
Origin
전쟁(war)과 머리(head)가 합쳐진 복합어로, 무기의 '머리' 부분에 해당하는 폭발물을 가리키는 말로 20세기 초 군사용어로 등장했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
foreheadstoreheadmoorhead
forehead
storehead
moorhead
🔗Collocations
nuclear warhead
missile warhead
detonate a warhead
warhead technology
chemical warhead
disarm a warhead
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The spy movie villain always threatens the world with a stolen nuclear warhead.”
“Scientists are developing safer methods to dispose of old warheads.”
😄 Fun example
“The warhead failed to explode, making it the world's most expensive dud.”
“Military experts examined the warhead's design for security purposes.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
explosivebombordnancemunition
Antonyms
peacekeepingdisarmament
Related
missiletorpedoweaponartilleryammunition
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