gravity drag
The resistance felt by a vehicle ascending against the force of gravityThe resistance felt by a vehicle ascending against the force of gravity; reduction in delta-v experienced as a result of the partial cancellation by gravity of the vertical component of the thrust applied by a vehicle's engine(s).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The resistance felt by a vehicle ascending against the force of gravity; reduction in delta-v experienced as a result of the partial cancellation by gravity of the vertical component of the thrust applied by a vehicle's engine(s).
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable