n. 1. A nuclear device or weapon. 2. A nuclear-powered electric generating plant. tr.v. nuked, nuk·ing, nukes 1. To attack with nuclear weapons. 2. To heat in a microwave oven: "I obtained this soup by nuking one cup of water and mixing that with ... bouillon" (Judy Markey). [Shortening and alteration of NUCLEAR.] |
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