retropropulsion
retropropulsion · retropropulsions
Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change directionBackward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Backward propulsion, especially the use of rockets to brake or change direction.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From retro- + propulsion.From retro- + propulsion.
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Forms
plural: retropropulsions| Singular | retropropulsion |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable