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nukes

/njuːks/ noun · British & US
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What does nukes mean?

noun

Nukes refers to nuclear weapons or nuclear reactors. It can also be used as a slang term for nuclear-powered submarines.

Example

"The country's nuclear arsenal included several nukes capable of causing widespread destruction."

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