booster rocket

Noun

Meaning

the first stage of a multistage rocket

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

toaster booster booster unit takeoff booster takeoff rocket

Hypernyms

rocket rocket engine

Examples

An O-ring seal in the right booster rocket failed at liftoff, leading to subsequent structural failures. Source: Internet

The unmanned craft was lifted into orbit by the specially designed Energia booster rocket. Source: Internet

Large pieces of the plutonium contaminated missile including pieces of the warhead, booster rocket, engine, re-entry vehicle and missile parts fell back on Johnston Island. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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