Warhead (Noun)
Meaning
The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The primary mission was to disarm the warhead from the incoming missile before it could inflict damage on civilian areas.
- To counter enemy defenses, the new missile's warhead was designed to break apart into smaller sub-munitions and attack from multiple angles.
- Warheads with biological agents are banned under international law due to their indiscriminate and long-lasting effects on human populations.
- The advanced guidance system ensured the warhead landed within a few meters of the intended target, resulting in maximum accuracy.
- Removal of the warhead from the intercepted torpedo proved to be the most challenging task for the team of underwater demolition experts.