Solar sail

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA sail-like structure on a spacecraft consisting of enormous ultrathin mirrors, propulsion being achieved by the radiation pressure of light from a star or laser.

Synonyms

light sail photon sail sail sailflying sailboard storm sail working sail sunwing skysail sailboating skyscraper drift sail

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