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blastoff

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blast·off also blast-off  (blstôf, -f)
n.
The launch, especially of a rocket.
blastoff [ˈblɑːstˌɒf]
n
1. (Astronautics) the launching of a rocket under its own power
2. (Astronautics) the time at which this occurs
vb blast off
(Astronautics) (adverb; when tr, usually passive) (of a rocket, spacemen, etc.) to be launched
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blastoffblastoff - the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
shot
rocket firing, rocket launching - the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
Translations
blastoff
n → Abschuss m
blastoff [ˈblɑːstˌɒf] n (of rockets) → lancio
blastoff [ˈblɑːstˌɒf] n (of rockets) → lancio


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