ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Retrorocket

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Retrorocket is a noun meaning A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.

Meaning

A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for retrorocket

Depending on context, synonyms include retro.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retropropulsion, rocketship, turborocket, posigrade, resistojet, resojet.

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