V-2

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An early long-range liquid-fuel ballistic missile used by Germany during the Second World War. historical

    "Alternative form: V2"

  2. 2
    Alternative form of V2. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Alternative spelling of V-twin. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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atlasmissilerocket

Etymology

Etymology 1

German Vergeltungswaffe zwei (“retaliation weapon two”).

Etymology 2

From V + 2.

Etymology 3

From V- + 2.

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