destruct
destruct
Definition
☆ de·struct (di strukt′, dē′strukt′)
noun
the deliberate destruction of a malfunctioning missile, rocket, etc. after its launch
Etymology: back-form. < destruction
intransitive verb
to be automatically destroyed
transitive verb
to destroy (a rocket, etc.) deliberately by remote control
destruct
Usage Examples
Object
- button: Back at Chester, Mike Potter's 4th XI appear to have hit the self destruct button.
- self: Having run the gambit of Psychedelia to Punk, Track did the decent thing and self destructed in 1978.
- mode: Thankfully they are in self destruct mode and the clock is running down, down, down.
- system: Ozone destruct systems commonly use one of the methods given in the table.
- mechanism: Has Bruce on the Sports Desk got any details on how to active self destruct mechanisms?
Preposition: in
- second: The warranty will self destruct in 10 seconds... " Recently I was asked to justify my claims here.
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