payload

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
noun goods carried by a large vehicle

From pay + load. From the early 20th century.

As was expected, the Department of Defense issued a terse non-statement on its pur- pose: "The Columbia is carrying a classified payload will be used for a series of experiments. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

warhead, load

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