MIRV
1 of 2noun
ˈmərv 
: a missile with two or more warheads designed to strike separate enemy targets
also : any of the warheads of such a missile
MIRV
2 of 2verb
MIRVed; MIRVing
transitive verb
: to equip with MIRV warheads
intransitive verb
: to arm one's forces with MIRVs
Word History
Etymology
Noun
multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle
First Known Use
Noun
1967, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1968, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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