Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,805,332,155 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

retrorocket

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.02 sec.
ret·ro·rock·et  (rtr-rkt)
n.
A rocket engine used to retard, arrest, or reverse the motion of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, missile, or spacecraft.

retrorocket [ˈrɛtrəʊˌrɒkɪt]
n
(Astronautics) a small auxiliary rocket engine on a larger rocket, missile, or spacecraft, that produces thrust in the opposite direction to the direction of flight in order to decelerate the vehicle or make it move backwards Often shortened to retro
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.retrorocket - a small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course
rocket engine, rocket - a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
Translations
retrorocket [ˈretrəʊˈrɒkɪt] Nretrocohete m
retrorocket
nBremsrakete f
retrorocket [ˈrɛtrəʊˌrɒkɪt] nretrorazzo
retrorocket [ˈrɛtrəʊˌrɒkɪt] nretrorazzo


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.