noun
Meaning 1
A multistage rocket.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
step rocket
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noun
Meaning 2
a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: multistage rocket
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rocket, projectile
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