What is another word for warhead?

Pronunciation: [wˈɔːhɛd] (IPA)

Warhead is a term commonly used in military terminology to refer to the explosive part of a missile or bomb. However, there are several other words that can be used to describe it. The most common synonym for warhead is the explosive charge, which refers to the explosive substance contained within the missile or bomb. Other synonyms include payload, head, tip, nose, warhead assembly, and warhead device. Additionally, depending on the type of missile or bomb, the term used to describe the explosive part may vary. For example, a nuclear warhead may be referred to as a detonation device, while a chemical warhead may be called a toxic payload.

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Usage examples for Warhead

Had she parted from me out of view of the villa windows to make it possible for us to meet accidentally again in the shadow of her old protecting warhead, as we named him from his appearance, gaunt Schwartz?
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
The rower was old Schwartz warhead.
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
The same type of missile, this, that is used by the submarine and the destroyer-a long, cigar-shaped cylinder, operated by compressed air driving a propeller, and equipped with a warhead filled with guncotton.
"Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights"
Kelly Miller

Famous quotes with Warhead

  • Like any good spy novel, the Cox Report alleges that Chinese spies penetrated four U.S. weapons research labs and stole important information on seven nuclear warhead designs.
    Charles Foster Bass
  • The United States government first learned of the diversion of the W-88 nuclear warhead design in late 1995.
    Charles Foster Bass
  • Let them bomb Japan with that nasty missile. Their missile cannot load a nuclear warhead.
    Shintaro Ishihara
  • You just activated a nuclear warhead, my friend.
    John Travolta

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