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noun
The forwardmost part of an aircraft, rocket or missile; it is shaped to minimize aerodynamic resistance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ogive
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: front
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Across languages
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