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zero-length launching

zero-length launching noun: a technique in which the first motion of the missile or aircraft removes it from the launcher, typically before the missile fuel or aircraft engine is fired.

Noun

zero-length launching (uncountable)

  1. A technique in which the first motion of the missile or aircraft removes it from the launcher, typically before the missile fuel or aircraft engine is fired.
    Synonyms:
    zero-length launch

Synonyms of zero-length launching

  • zero-length launch

Questions about zero-length launching

What does zero-length launching mean?
Zero-length launching means a technique in which the first motion of the missile or aircraft removes it from the launcher, typically before the missile fuel or aircraft engine is fired.
What part of speech is zero-length launching?
Zero-length launching is a noun.

Words near zero-length launching in the dictionary

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  5. zero-length
  6. zero-length launching
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  8. zero-lifed
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  10. zero-lifing
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