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Retorocket

Noun (Sense 1)

A retorocket is a type of rocket engine used to provide thrust in the opposite direction of motion, typically used for deceleration or stabilization of a spacecraft.

Example sentence: The astronaut activated the retorocket to slow down the spaceship before entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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Noun (Sense 2)

In popular culture, a retorocket refers to a fictional device or weapon used in science fiction stories, movies, or video games.

Example sentence: The protagonist fired the retorocket from their spaceship to destroy the alien mothership.

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Adjective

The term "retorocket" can also function as an adjective to describe something related to or resembling a retorocket.

Example sentence: The futuristic spaceship had a sleek, retorocket design.