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Minuteman Definition & Meaning

minuteman
noun
  1. an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution
  2. a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos

"Minuteman" in song lyrics

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  • "I'm like one hour,compared to a minuteman"
    Pretty Ricky — Shorty Be Mine
  • "thermo powered minuteman"
    AOL — AOL
  • "minnesota pistol range minuteman"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does minuteman mean?
an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos
What part of speech is minuteman?
Minuteman is a noun.
How many definitions does minuteman have?
Minuteman has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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