MIRV

(mûrv)

1. An offensive ballistic missile system having warheads aimed at independent targets that can be launched by a single booster rocket.

2. One of these warheads.

v. MIRVed, MIRV·ing, MIRVs

v.tr.

To provide with multiple independent warheads.

v.intr.

To equip a military force with a missile system of multiple independent warheads.

[m(ultiple) i(ndependently-targeted) r(eentry) v(ehicles).]

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MIRV

(mɜːv)

n acronym for

(Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery)

a. multiple independently targeted re-entry vehicle: a missile that has several warheads, each one being directed to different enemy targets

b. any of the warheads

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MIRV

(mɜrv)

n.

1. a missile carrying several nuclear warheads, each of which can be directed to a different target.

v.t.

2. to arm or attack with MIRVs.

Also, M.I.R.V.

[1965–70; m(ultiple)i(ndependently targetable)r(eentry)v(ehicle)]

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