Popeye
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9.9
- proper noun
- Specialized
- I played first base, largely because of my boyish infatuation with Steve Garvey, the indestructible Dodgers infielder with movie-star looks and Popeye forearms.
- Popeye missiles
Examples
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Israel also sought to sweeten a contract to modernize Turkey's F-4 planes by including 20 Popeye missiles, specially produced to reach ground targets, as a gift.
Academic text (2000) -
Here's a target for you, Popeye!
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Each political or military event—a joint naval exercise, a newly signed contract for Popeye missiles, or a visit to Ankara by the head of a Middle Eastern state—causes a renewed cycle of assessing Turkish-Israeli relations and their impact on the regional balance of power.
Academic text (2000) -
The Israeli Defense Forces equipped their planes with the Popeye missiles for precision strikes against enemy targets.
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In recent military exercises, the Popeye missiles demonstrated their effectiveness in hitting ground positions with accuracy.
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During a defense exhibition, the latest version of the Popeye missile was showcased, highlighting its advanced targeting systems.
Synonyms
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5.8
A weapon that a plane fires to hit targets on the ground
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6.7
A weapon that a plane fires to hit a target on the ground
Surface Forms
Etymology
Popeye for the missile likely borrows the cartoon name as a short, catchy label. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the sailor's sudden 'super' strength from spinach, which matches a weapon made to give strong, exact strikes.