warhead

Plural: warheads

Noun

• The explosive front part of a missile or torpedo.
• the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
• 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.
• The glans penis.

Examples

• His seven-letter word landed like a warhead, obliterating his opponent’s lead.

Synonyms

load, payload