"mass driver" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mass drivers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mass driver (plural mass drivers)
  1. (astronautics) A proposed kind of electromagnetic catapult that could be used for space launches without the need for a rocket. Categories (topical): Astronautics, Electromagnetism, Space access, Transport
    Sense id: en-mass_driver-en-noun-W4cag7KY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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