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WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun countdown has 1 sense
OXFORD DICTIONARY
countdown, n.
1 a the act of counting down, esp. at the launching of a rocket etc. b the procedures carried out during this time.
2 the final moments before any significant event.
1 a the act of counting down, esp. at the launching of a rocket etc. b the procedures carried out during this time.
2 the final moments before any significant event.
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Propulsion
N propulsion, projection, propelment, vis a tergo, force from behind, push, shove, ejaculate, ejection, throw, fling, toss, shot, discharge, shy, launch, release, projectiles, ballistics, archery, propeller, screw, twin screws, turbine, jet engine, missile, projectile, ball, discus, quoit, brickbat, shot, arrow, gun, ballista, countdown, windup, shooter, shot, archer, toxophilite, bowman, rifleman, marksman, good shot, crack shot, sharpshooter, propelled, propelling, propulsive, projectile.
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