What does "weaklink" mean?

Part of a permissive-action link that is deliberately designed to fail before the safety device in the event of damage, ensuring that the weapon is not accidentally activated.

What is a synonym for "weaklink"?

Common synonyms include: stronglink.

Weaklink

noun

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Noun

1
Part of a permissive-action link that is deliberately designed to fail before the safety device in the event of damage, ensuring that the weapon is not accidentally activated.

Synonyms

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stronglink

Etymology

From weak + link.

Related phrases

permissive action link

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