penetrator

American  

[pen-i-trayt-er] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt ər /

noun

plural

penetrators

1. a person or thing that penetrates, especially one that penetrates the defenses of an adversary, such as a military weapon or a player on a team.

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Example Sentences

You cannot algorithmically reduce the amount of tungsten in a penetrator round.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Ballock, who took 79% of his shots from 3-point range last year, has worked to develop into a penetrator when he gets chased off the 3-point line.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2019

Wilkins would slot in next to fellow Clemson product Grady Jarrett inside as a disruptive penetrator with terrific character.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2019

Dr Geraint Jones of the Mullard Space Science Laboratory has worked on one concept called a penetrator.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2017

They doubtless took me for some person of consequence, probably a digger of Greek roots, or a penetrator of pyramids.

From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington