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rocket motor Definition

rocket motor

noun

a rocket engine, specif. one having a solid propellant formed into a long, hollow cylinder: the cylinder serves as the combustion chamber when the propellant is ignited

rocket motor Usage Examples

Converse of subject

power: Powered by a rocket motor it can seek and destroy targets many kilometers from launch point.

Modifies a noun

development: During the second half of 2001, Damascus continued to receive help from abroad on establishing a solid-propellant rocket motor development and production capability.

Noun used with modifier

solid-propellant: During the second half of 2001, Damascus continued to receive help from abroad on establishing a solid-propellant rocket motor development and production capability.