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warhead in German

warhead in German is Sprengkopf, Gefechtskopf — warhead means the explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.

warhead in German

Sprengkopf
noun
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.
Gefechtskopf
noun
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.

What does "warhead" mean?

  1. noun The explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.
    "The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold."

warhead in a sentence

  • The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold.
  • Engineers tested the guidance system separately from the warhead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "warhead" in German?

"warhead" in German is Sprengkopf, Gefechtskopf. warhead means: The explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.

How do you use "warhead" in a sentence?

Example: "The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold." In German, "warhead" is Sprengkopf, Gefechtskopf.

Are there other ways to say "warhead" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "warhead": Sprengkopf, Gefechtskopf.

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