Definition of Nose cone

1. Noun. Front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere.

Exact synonyms: Ogive
Generic synonyms: Front
Group relationships: Heat Shield

Definition of Nose cone

1. Noun. The forwardmost part of an aircraft, rocket or missile; it is shaped to minimise aerodynamic resistance ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nose Cone

nose-bag
nose-bags
nose-bridge-lid reflex
nose-candy
nose-eye reflex
nose-pick
nose-picked
nose-picker
nose-pickers
nose-picking
nose-picks
nose bag
nose bags
nose bleed
nose candy
nose cone (current term)
nose count
nose diseases
nose dive
nose drops
nose flute
nose flutes
nose grind
nose guard
nose guards
nose job
nose jobs
nose out
nose out of joint
nose pad

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