V-1

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An early cruise missile, powered by a pulsejet, used by Germany in the Second World War. historical
  2. 2
    Alternative form of V1. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
buzz bombdoodlebugflying bombrobot bomb

Etymology

Etymology 1

From German Vergeltungswaffe eins (“retaliation weapon one”).

Etymology 2

From V + 1.

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