Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To ignite or fire (a retrorocket).
- intransitive verb To become ignited or fired. Used of a retrorocket.
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- adjective Describing
rockets that are directed opposite to the direction of motion and used to slow down.
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Examples
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He looks at the attitude indicator, noting the target dot nestling snugly where it should be in the “V” for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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He brings his eyes back to the checklist, hopeful he has his jitters sufficiently under control to begin a run-through of the procedure for automatic retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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The craft is no longer gyrating and is apparently in position for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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Eight minutes remain before the time for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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Maybe he should plan to try the retrofire sequence at the end of the second orbit, instead of waiting for the third?
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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He brings his eyes back to the checklist, hopeful he has his jitters sufficiently under control to begin a run-through of the procedure for automatic retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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Eight minutes remain before the time for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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Four minutes left before he has to be rock-steady for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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He looks at the attitude indicator, noting the target dot nestling snugly where it should be in the “V” for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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Four minutes left before he has to be rock-steady for retrofire.
Orbit John J. Nance 2006
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