destruct

1 of 2

verb

de·​struct

də̇ˈstrəkt,

dēˈ-

-ed/-ing/-s

: destroy

destruct

2 of 2

noun

de·​struct

ˈdēˌstrəkt,

də̇ˈs-,

dēˈs-

plural -s

: the deliberate destruction of a rocket after launching especially during a test

also : destruction of a device or material (as to prevent its falling into enemy hands)

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back-formation from destruction

Noun

destruct, verb

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destruct

noun

de·​struct

di-ˈstrəkt

: the deliberate destruction of a rocket after launching