retrorocket

English

Alternative forms

retro rocket
retro-rocket

Etymology

retro- +‎ rocket

Noun

retrorocket (plural retrorockets)

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

Synonyms

retro (abbreviation)

Derived terms

retro (abbreviation)

Translations

rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft designed to slow or reverse its motion

Finnish: peruutusraketti
German: Bremsrakete f

Volapük: geraket

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