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Flyby
//ˈflaɪˌbaɪ// noun
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Noun
- 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 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 A brief visit. figuratively
- 4 A sailby performed by a hydrofoil vessel while hydrofoiling.
- 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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