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ogive — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • warhead noun The explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.

Senses

ogive is used for these senses in English:

  • futtock (nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
  • warhead 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.

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