Nose Cone Definition

noun
The cone-shaped foremost part of a rocket or missile, usually housing the payload, instruments, etc. and made to withstand intense heat.
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Other Word Forms of Nose Cone

Noun

Singular:
nose cone
Plural:
nose cones

Nose Cone Sentence Examples

  • If it looks like the liner might be a tight fit, then use a nose cone and attach the rope to that.

  • Eventually the payload section, complete with broken nose cone and altimeter, was found, but the booster section is lost.

  • The Jumbo is set to feature engines painted as beer cans and giant ' smiley ' faces on the nose cone and tail.

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