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Definition of "destruct" []

  • The intentional, usually remote-controlled destruction of a space vehicle, rocket, or missile after launching, as for defective performance or reasons of safety. (noun)
  • To destroy intentionally (a rocket or missile) after launch. (verb-transitive)
  • To self-destruct. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "destruct" in a sentence
  • "The GOP's ability to self destruct is breath taking and a pleasurre to watch."
  • "The key to survivable abort from an SRM destruct is to get the Orion outside of the 'hot zone' with margin to spare."
  • "Why an out-of-power party would choose to unilaterally self-destruct is beyond me."