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to nuke
01
to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven
Examples
In a rush, he decided to nuke a frozen dinner in the microwave for a quick meal.
After the party, she opted to nuke leftover pizza slices instead of using the oven.
02
to remove or get rid of something, often completely or abruptly
Examples
She nuked the old files from her computer.
The editor decided to nuke the irrelevant scenes from the film.
03
to attack using atomic weapons
Examples
The city was nearly nuked in the alternate-history scenario.
Historians debated whether a nation would ever nuke another in modern times.
04
to launch a denial-of-service attack against a user or server
SlangExamples
Someone nuked the channel bot last night.
The admin warned that nuking servers could get you banned.
Nuke
01
a missile warhead designed to deliver a nuclear explosive
Examples
The missile was armed with a powerful nuke.
International treaties aim to limit the proliferation of nukes.
