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decapitation strike

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
de-cap-i-ta-tion strike
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

decapitation strikes (plural)

Phrases

Dead Hand shock and awe

Frequently Paired Words

Dead Hand shock and awe preemptive strike counterstrike

Synonyms

first strike

Questions

What does decapitation strike mean?
An initial attack (often nuclear) that aims to destroy the command and control mechanisms of the enemy, preventing retaliation.

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