torchship

noun — 2 senses

torchship

noun

Etymology Compound of torch (“a torch drive”) + ship.

1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A spacecraft propelled by a torch drive (“spacecraft engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).

2

Aerospace, Astronautics, Business, Engineering, Literature, Media, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Publishing, Science fiction A spacecraft whose propulsion system has both very high thrust and very high specific impulse.

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