retrorocket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

retrorocket retrorockets retro rocket retro-rocket

Etymology

From retro- + rocket.

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