-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
heat shield
noun
: a barrier of ablative material to protect a space capsule from heat on its entry into an atmosphere
Examples of heat shield in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Yet, while eBay has a history of pulling governmental space debris, smaller objects such as purported SpaceX heat shield tiles and tile fragments, currently proliferate on the auction site, reportedly selling in the thousands.
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 16 May 2024
The report examined anomalies with the spacecraft’s heat shield and other hardware components, all of which were discovered after the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission in late 2022.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for heat shield
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'heat shield.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to heat shield
Dictionary Entries Near heat shield
Cite this Entry
“Heat shield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20shield. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
heat shield
noun
: a barrier of insulation to protect a space capsule from heat on its return to earth
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share