Hoverslam

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of suicide burn.

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suicide burn

Etymology

From hover + slam. Coined by SpaceX. From landing by pseudo-hovering before slamming down on the landing surface; alternatively, from the manner in which the rocket engine's throttle is suddenly "slammed" on to brake the vehicle.

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