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

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

I think he's always felt like he's a one-gap penetrator.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2011

Downward, in spite of the utmost possible effort of every projector and penetrator, and the two Terrestrial spectators, sick at heart, looked once at each other.

From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)