flame trench

English

Noun

flame trench (plural flame trenches)

  1. (aerospace) A diversion channel for rocket exhaust, directing it away from the launch pad, to prevent the exhaust from damaging the rocket or launch infrastructure.

Hypernyms

  • flame deflector
  • flame diverter
  • flame pit
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