Flightcraft

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The ability, skill, or art of flying. uncountable

    "In other words, we must hone our skills of flightcraft to a new level of efficiency."

  2. 2
    An aircraft, especially one in motion or flight. rare

    "I use the phrase " flightcraft " rather than " aircraft," because flightcraft implies motion. Our structures are commonly known as... flightcraft."

Example

More examples

"In other words, we must hone our skills of flightcraft to a new level of efficiency."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From flight + -craft (skill).

Etymology 2

From flight + -craft (vehicle).

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