Flyby

//ˈflaɪˌbaɪ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.

    "The upcoming flyby of Halley's comet is expected to provide new information on the nature of the comet."

  2. 2
    A low-level ceremonial flight, typically in connection with an airshow or a military parade. US

    "Two of your snot-nose jockeys did a fly-by on my tower at over 400 knots!"

  3. 3
    A brief visit. figuratively
  4. 4
    A sailby performed by a hydrofoil vessel while hydrofoiling.
  5. 5
    A three-dimensional animated sequence in which the camera moves past an object or scenery.

Etymology

Deverbal from fly by.

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