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Noun: takeoff rocket  'teyk,óf 'ró-kit
  1. The first stage of a multistage rocket that provides initial thrust
    "The takeoff rocket separated from the spacecraft after reaching the upper atmosphere";
    - booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff booster

Derived forms: takeoff rockets

Type of: rocket, rocket engine

Part of: multistage rocket, step rocket