Projectile
Projectile noun - A weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled.
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Warhead and projectile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Warhead" instead a noun "Projectile".
Nearby Word: projection
Warhead
Warhead noun - The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents.
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Synonyms for Warhead
Projectile and warhead are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Projectile" with "Warhead", this nouns are similar.
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Anything designed to breach armour, whether it is a solid projectile or a shaped charge warhead, will encounter some level of resistance.
Source: Armor-Piercing Attack
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