aerospike en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews- Proto-Indo-European *-r Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewsér Proto-Hellenic *auhḗr Ancient Greek ᾱ̓ήρ (āḗr) Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros)der. English aero- English spike English aerospike From aero- + spike.
Meanings
- Any of several forms of rocket engine having specialized nozzles.
- A spike, protruding from the nose cone of a missile, designed to decrease supersonic drag.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aerospikes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |