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war nose

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noun

  1. the explosive forward section of a projectile, as of a torpedo or shell; warhead.

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Raisers-up of roof of war, Nose to nose in counsel are; Wakeners of the shield-rain sit Wagging beard to talk of it: Scatterers of the serpent's bed Round about lay head to head.

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