heat shield (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry
Outgoing links
Hypernym protective covering, protective cover, protection
Part holonym spacecraft, ballistic capsule, space vehicle
Part meronym nose cone, ogive
Incoming links
Part holonym nose cone, ogive
Hyponym protective covering, protective cover, protection
Part meronym spacecraft, ballistic capsule, space vehicle

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