Redstone

[red-stohn]

noun

a U.S. surface-to-surface ballistic missile powered by a single rocket engine.

Origin of Redstone

after Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

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Contemporary Examples of redstone

That Redstone rocket was meant to boost American morale after the Soviets launched Sputnik.
Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years, 100 Facts
Sarah Begley
February 1, 2013
Last September, Redstone escorted Singh and another girl to an Emmy party.
New Sumner Girl on Payroll
Peter Lauria
July 28, 2010
According to one CBS insider, Redstone instructed Showtime executives to give Singh free rein to pick the job she wanted.
New Sumner Girl on Payroll
Peter Lauria
July 28, 2010
Peter Lauria on Redstone's corporate mandate to "make her happy."
New Sumner Girl on Payroll
Peter Lauria
July 28, 2010
Redstone, 87, and Singh, 30, have gone out on at least two occasions, sources confirmed.
New Sumner Girl on Payroll
Peter Lauria
July 28, 2010

Historical Examples of redstone

There was no fort, and consequently no garrison, at Redstone in 1758.
Chronicles of Border Warfare
Alexander Scott Withers
De Villiers, defeats Washington, 74;destroys Redstone fort, 77.
Chronicles of Border Warfare
Alexander Scott Withers
Early in the nineteenth century, Redstone became Brownsville.
Afloat on the Ohio
Reuben Gold Thwaites
As early as 1752, we have seen, the Redstone fort was built.
Afloat on the Ohio
Reuben Gold Thwaites
I forgot to ask, are you any relation to the Linns out on Redstone.
Watch Yourself Go By
Al. G. Field