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1MIRV

noun \ˈmərv\

Definition of MIRV

:  a missile with two or more warheads designed to strike separate enemy targets; also :  any of the warheads of such a missile
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Origin of MIRV

multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle
First Known Use: 1967

Rhymes with MIRV

2MIRV

verb
MIRVedMIRV·ing

Definition of MIRV

transitive verb
:  to equip with MIRV warheads
intransitive verb
:  to arm one's forces with MIRVs

First Known Use of MIRV

1968

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