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1rocket 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… …
2eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …
3B-scope — A radarscope displaying range or azimuth information of the target in Cartesian coordinates. This type of display is used in AI (airborne interception) radars. Range is measured vertically up the CRT (cathode ray tube), whereas the target azimuth …
4ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …
5Saturn V Instrument Unit — The Saturn V Instrument Unit is a ring shaped structure fitted to the top of the Saturn V rocket s third stage (S IVB) and the Saturn IB s second stage (S IVB). It was immediately below the SLA (Spacecraft/Lunar Module Adapter) panels that… …
6Viking Age — is the term denoting the years from about 700 to 1066 in European history. It forms a major part of Scandinavian history. [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article 39302/Norway The Viking Age from the Norway article at] Encyclopædia Britannica] [… …
7trim — I. verb (trimmed; trimming) Etymology: probably from Middle English *trimmen to prepare, put in order, from Old English trymian, trymman to strengthen, arrange, from trum strong, firm; probably akin to Old English trēo tree, wood more at tree… …
8Boarding (attack) — Members of Commando Jaubert boarding the Alcyon in a simulated assault …
9military technology — Introduction range of weapons, equipment, structures, and vehicles used specifically for the purpose of fighting. It includes the knowledge required to construct such technology, to employ it in combat, and to repair and replenish it.… …
10Duplex locomotive — This article is about a type of locomotive. For the Austrian experimental 4 cylinder locomotive, see Locomotive Duplex. Closeup of the second set of cylinders on the PRR S1. A duplex locomotive is a steam locomotive that divides the driving force …
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