nukes

1. A slang term for nuclear reactors or nuclear weapons.

Example Sentences

The former president also stated that Russia has "no intention" of giving nukes to Iran.

From Salon

SMRs, sometimes called "mini nukes", work on the same principle as large reactors, using a nuclear reaction to generate heat that produces electricity.

From BBC

These smaller nukes have received so much attention in recent years mainly because modern reactors are so costly that the U.S. and Europe have all but stopped building any.

From Los Angeles Times

I live on the outskirts - but the nukes will hit central parts.

From BBC

Irresponsible threats about using “tactical” nukes in Ukraine have come from Moscow.

From Salon