retro rocket

A form of retrorocket — A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.

Meanings

nounretro rocket (plural retro rockets)

plural retro rockets

  1. alternativeAlternative form of retrorocket.
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