V2
See also: V-2
English
editEtymology 1
editFrom velocity, where this is the second important velocity.
Noun
editV2 (uncountable)
Coordinate terms
editEtymology 2
editNoun
editV2 (plural V2s)
- (automotive, engineering) Alternative form of V-twin
Etymology 3
editNoun
editV2 (plural V2s)
- Alternative form of V-2 (WWII rocket)
- 1945 July and August, “Notes and News: Locomotive Notes: L.N.E.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 238:
- Mr. A. J. Somers writes to say that the "V2" which caused the scrapping of "J17" 0-6-0, No. 8200, was not of the 2-6-2 type, but a considerably more destructive German rocket!