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warhead

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/ˈwɔːrˌhɛd/ · war-head

The warhead is the explosive or nuclear payload of a missile or projectile.

Meanings

nountechnical

The warhead is the explosive or nuclear payload of a missile or projectile.

وارہیڈ وہ دھماکہ خیز یا جوہری مواد ہوتا ہے جو کسی میزائل یا گولے میں ہوتا ہے۔

وارہیڈ

warhead

Synonyms

payloadexplosive chargenuclear deviceبوجھدھماکہ خیز موادجوہری آلہ

Common Collocations

  • nuclear warhead
  • guided missile warhead
  • explosive warhead

Example Sentences

The missile is equipped with a nuclear warhead.

میزائل میں جوہری وارہیڈ لگا ہوا ہے۔

Mizail mein joohri warhead laga hua hai.

The military tested a new type of conventional warhead.

فوج نے ایک نئے قسم کا روایتی وارہیڈ کا تجربہ کیا۔

Fauj ne ek naye qism ka riwaayati warhead ka tajurba kiya.

Warheads vary in size and type depending on their intended use.

وارہیڈز کے سائز اور قسمیں ان کی متوقع استعمال کے مطابق مختلف ہوتی ہیں۔

Warheads ke size aur qismain unki mutwaqqa istemal ke mutabiq mukhtalif hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

warhead vs. war path:A warhead refers to the explosive part of a missile, while a war path denotes a route taken during warfare.

Word Family

warheads
nounوارہیڈز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Warheads are the 'head' of destruction in a 'war'.

Imagine a missile soaring through the air, carrying a powerful warhead.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "warhead" — the explosive or destructive part of a missile

First known use: 1940s

The term 'warhead' emerged during the mid-20th century with the development of guided missile technology.