"A ring" meaning in All languages combined

See A ring on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: A rings [plural]
Etymology: The letter A designates the first (measured from ground zero); successive outer rings were designated B, C, etc. Head templates: {{en-noun}} A ring (plural A rings)
  1. (military) The innermost circle of a nuclear explosion, within which all structures are destroyed. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-A_ring-en-noun-RgDUZe0H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

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