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Noun: payload  'pey,lowd
  1. The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
    - warhead, load
     
  2. Goods carried by a large vehicle
    - cargo, lading, freight, load, loading, shipment, consignment

Derived forms: payloads

Type of: explosive, merchandise, product, ware

Part of: guided missile

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