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The rocket had liftoff at noon.
What does Liftoff mean?
Liftoff is when something starts rising into the air.
Dictionary definition
The moment when a rocket or aircraft rises from the ground.
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The class counted down before the model rocket's liftoff.
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The video showed how thrust helped the spacecraft reach liftoff.
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Liftoff means liftoff is when something starts rising into the air.
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WordLiftoff.
Partnoun.
MeaningLiftoff is when something starts rising into the air.
ExampleExample: The rocket had liftoff at noon.
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- Syllables
- lift · awf
- Strongest beat
- lift
- Ending
- awf
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lift.
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Liftoff word family
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liftoff
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liftoff
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noun
liftoffs
More than one moment of rising into flight.
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