I. ˈmərv noun
( -s )
Etymology: m ultiple i ndependently targeted r eentry v ehicle
: a missile with two or more warheads that are designed to reenter the atmosphere on the way to separate enemy targets ; also : any of the warheads of such a missile
II. " verb
( past or past part MIRVed present part MIRV·ing )
transitive verb
: to equip with MIRV warheads
both sides would MIRV their submarine-borne missiles — Stewart Alsop
intransitive verb
: to arm one's forces with MIRVs