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Definition of penetrator

penetrator

/ˈpɛnɪˌtɹeɪtɚ/
pen · e · tra · tor
Adverb:penetratively
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Plural:penetrators
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Adjective:penetrative
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penetrator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An engineered probe, dense rod, or specialized instrument designed to bore or drive deep into a solid surface, such as planetary soil, rock, or heavy shielding.

Example

"The spacecraft deployed a high-velocity surface penetrator to measure the thermal conductivity and seismic activity of the moon's crust."

2

A person or thing that pierces, enters, or forces a way into or through something, or someone who gains insight into a complex mystery or subject.

Example

"As a keen penetrator of obscure historical archives, the researcher uncovered several forgotten treaties."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin penetrator ('one who penetrates'), an agent noun derived from the Latin verb penetrare ('to put or get into, pierce, enter'), from penitus ('inner, deep').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penetrator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penetrator
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