noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The countdown and launch of a rocket, missile or spacecraft
2. 2
   the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

engine burnignitioninitiationkickofflaunchliftoff

Antonyms

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cessationconclusiondescentend

Etymology

From blast + off.