nose cone

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Noun nose cone has 1 sense

nose cone, ogive - front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
--₁ is a kind of front
--₁ is a part of heat shield

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Nose Cone

Noun:

A nose cone is the forwardmost section of various vehicles, such as missiles, aircraft, or rockets, designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Example sentence: The nose cone of the rocket was sleek and pointed, allowing it to slice through the air with minimal resistance.

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Verb:

To nose cone (verb) refers to the action of fitting a vehicle with a nose cone.

Example sentence: The engineers worked diligently to nose cone the missile with an improved and more streamlined design.

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Adjective:

The term nose cone can also be used as an adjective to describe something that resembles or has the shape of a nose cone.

Example sentence: The spaceship had a nose cone-like structure at the front, giving it a futuristic appearance.

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