nuke

/nuk/
/nuk/
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Other forms: nukes; nuking; nuked

Definitions of nuke
  1. noun
    the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
    synonyms: atomic warhead, nuclear warhead, thermonuclear warhead
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    type of:
    load, payload, warhead
    the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
  2. verb
    bomb with atomic weapons
    synonyms: atom-bomb
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    type of:
    bomb, bombard
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
  3. verb
    strike at with firepower or bombs
    synonyms: atomise, atomize, zap
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    type of:
    bomb, bombard
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
  4. verb
    cook or heat in an oven that uses electromagnetic energy
    synonyms: micro-cook, microwave, zap
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    type of:
    cook
    transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
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