nose cone

n. The forwardmost, usually separable section of a rocket or guided missile that is shaped to offer minimum aerodynamic resistance and often bears protective cladding against heat.

nose cone

n (Astronautics) the conical forward section of a missile, spacecraft, etc, designed to withstand high temperatures, esp during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere

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n. the cone-shaped forward section of a rocket or guided missile, including a heat shield and containing the payload.

Thesaurus

Noun

nose cone - front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphereogivefront - the side that is seen or that goes firstheat shield - a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry

Translations

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nose cone

[′nōz ‚kōn] (aerospace engineering) A protective cone-shaped case for the nose section of a missile or rocket; may include the warhead, fusing system, stabilization system, heat shield, and supporting structure and equipment.

nose cone

i. A conical-shaped dome usually attached to the front fuselage to house radar or other electronic equipment.
ii. The front cone of a propeller.
iii. The intake for jet engines for streamlining and directing the airflow as well as to regulate the formation of shock waves.

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Synonyms for nose cone

noun front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere

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