warhead

Etymology

war + head

noun

  1. The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.
    "Multi Bottle Rocket". Possibly the strongest weapon around, it does a lot of damage due to its massive warhead. 1995, HAL Laboratory, EarthBound, Nintendo, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
  2. (slang) The glans penis.

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