destruct
1 of 2verb
de·struct
də̇ˈstrəkt,
dēˈ-
-ed/-ing/-s
: destroy
destruct
2 of 2noun
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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