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  • 1step rocket — noun a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted • Syn: ↑multistage rocket • Hypernyms: ↑rocket, ↑projectile • Part Meronyms: ↑booster, ↑booster rocke …

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  • 2step rocket — /ˈstɛp rɒkət/ (say step rokuht) noun a multistage rocket …

  • 3step rocket — Rocketry. a multistage rocket that discards burned out stages. * * * …

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  • 4Rocket boots — are a patented Russian invention to speed up walking. Created by scientist Viktor Gordeyev, the boots are actually a mechanical construction strapped on the legs and are powered by small Internal combustion engines that adds energy to every step …

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  • 5rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction       any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion.       Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …

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  • 6Rocket Ball — The Rocket Ball was one of the earliest forms of metallic cartridge for firearms, containing bullet and powder in a single, metal cased unit.cite web |url=http://www.leverguns.com/articles/taylor/history.htm |title=Leverguns, A Short History… …

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  • 7rocket — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. projectile, missile; propulsor; rocket or space ship; skyrocket, firework. See astronautics, arms, velocity. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. projectile, missile, retrorocket, spacecraft, guided missile,… …

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  • 8booster rocket — noun the first stage of a multistage rocket • Syn: ↑booster, ↑booster unit, ↑takeoff booster, ↑takeoff rocket • Derivationally related forms: ↑boost (for: ↑booster) …

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  • 9multistage rocket — noun a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted • Syn: ↑step rocket • Hypernyms: ↑rocket, ↑projectile • Part Meronyms: ↑booster, ↑booster rocket, ↑ …

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  • 10takeoff rocket — noun the first stage of a multistage rocket • Syn: ↑booster, ↑booster rocket, ↑booster unit, ↑takeoff booster • Derivationally related forms: ↑boost (for: ↑booster) …

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