SINCE 1828
destruct
verb
de·struct
| \ də̇ˈstrəkt, dēˈ-\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of destruct
(Entry 1 of 2)
: destroy
destruct
noun
de·struct
| \ ˈdēˌstrəkt, də̇ˈs-, dēˈs-\
plural -s
Definition of destruct (Entry 2 of 2)
: the deliberate destruction of a rocket after launching especially during a test
also
: destruction of a device or material (as to prevent its falling into enemy hands)
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