blastoff
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blast·off
also blast-off (blăst′ôf′, -ŏf′)n.
The launch, especially of a rocket.
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blastoff
(ˈblɑːstˌɒf)n
1. (Astronautics) the launching of a rocket under its own power
2. (Astronautics) the time at which this occurs
vb
(Astronautics) (adverb; when tr, usually passive) (of a rocket, spacemen, etc) to be launched
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blast•off
(ˈblæstˌɔf, -ˌɒf, ˈblɑst-)n.
the launching of a rocket, guided missile, or spacecraft.
[1950–55]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() rocket firing, rocket launching - the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power |
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