Aeroshell

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An aerodynamic shell that protects a spacecraft during travel from lift-off through the atmosphere from aerodynamic forces

Synonyms

All synonyms
heatshield

Etymology

From aero- + shell.

Related phrases

lift off

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