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V-2

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An early long-range liquid-fuel ballistic missile used by Germany during the Second World War.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Examples

  • Alternative form: V2

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of V2.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of V-twin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

Topics: automotive, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, transport, vehicles

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History

Etymology

German Vergeltungswaffe zwei (“retaliation weapon two”).

From V + 2.

From V- + 2.