Posigrade
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Posigrade is a noun meaning (aerospace, astronautics) A small rocket that gives additional forward thrust.
Meaning
(aerospace, astronautics) A small rocket that gives additional forward thrust.
More Meanings
- (astronomy, astronautics) Synonym of prograde.
Word Forms
- posigrades
Synonyms for posigrade
Depending on context, synonyms include prograde.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include booster, retrorocket, sustainer, rocketship, retropropulsion, erector.
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