弾頭
Meanings
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warhead
Refers to the explosive or destructive payload section of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.
The missile is equipped with a nuclear warhead.
Destructive power varies depending on the type of warhead.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に弾頭を搭載するto mount a warhead on (a missile, etc.)
That missile is fitted with a nuclear warhead.
- 核弾頭を保有するto possess nuclear warheads
That country is said to possess hundreds of nuclear warheads.
- 弾頭が爆発するfor a warhead to detonate
The warhead detonated the instant it hit the target.