multistage rocket (n)
step rocket (n)

n03799375

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted
Outgoing links
Hypernym rocket, projectile
Part meronym booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff booster, takeoff rocket
Incoming links
Part holonym booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff booster, takeoff rocket
Hyponym rocket, projectile

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