warhead

== English == === Etymology === From war +‎ head, originally to distinguish a live war head of a torpedo from an inert exercise head. Piecewise doublet of war chief. === Pronunciation === === Noun === warhead (plural warheads) 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. (slang) The glans penis. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====