retrofire

English

adj
Definitions
  • Describing rockets that are directed opposite to the direction of motion and used to slow down.

Etymology

Prefix from English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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