Definition of First Strike in English :

Define First Strike in English

First Strike meaning in English

Meaning of First Strike in English

Pronunciation of First Strike in English

First Strike pronunciation in English

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First Strike

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Noun

1. first strike

the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country's ability to retaliate

Example Sentences:
'the Pakistani president promised no first strike against India'

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First Strike

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adjective
(of a nuclear missile) intended for use in an opening attack calculated to destroy the enemy's nuclear weapons

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First Strike

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a surprise attack with nuclear weapons, made with the intention of destroying an enemy nation's means of effective retaliation

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First Strike

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n.
A preemptive attack against an enemy, especially one using nuclear weapons against an enemy armed with nuclear weapons.

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