Meanings (ES + gloss)
ojiva
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.
"Multi Bottle Rocket". Possibly the strongest weapon around, it does a lot of damage due to its massive warhead.
"To their anchorage off Kodiak," Chuck says. "The Orthos were all ready. They had put together a crew of ex-Navy men, guys who had worked on nuke subs in the past—X-rays, they call…
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