Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Heat Shield.
Heat Shield - as a noun
A protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry
Example Sentences
"The spacecraft was equipped with a heat shield to protect it from the intense heat of re-entry."
"The race car's heat shield prevented the driver from being burned in the event of a fire."
"During the mission, the astronauts relied on the heat shield to survive the extreme temperatures of space travel."
"The mechanic installed a new heat shield on the car's exhaust system to reduce heat transfer to the surrounding parts."
"The firefighter's uniform included a heat shield to shield them from intense heat during rescue operations."
