warheads
noun/ˈwɔrˌhɛdz/
Frequency rank: #12,850 most common English word
Meaning
The explosive parts at the front of missiles or other weapons that detonate on impact.
Example sentence
The missile was equipped with nuclear warheads capable of causing massive destruction.
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