noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of flying maneuvers involving aircraft attitudes that are not used in conventional passenger-carrying flights. uncountable
2. 2
   the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acrobaticsacrobaticsbankingchandellecrabbingdive

Example

More examples

"Some birds indulge in aerobatics, seemingly for the sheer pleasure of doing so."

Etymology

Blend of aeronautic + acrobatics.

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