Hyperdrive

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.

    "The ship's hyperdrive had failed, leaving them stranded years from any repair base."

  2. 2
    A state of accelerated action.

    "With enemies closing in fast, our hero's mind sprung into hyperdrive."

Synonyms

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jump drivejump drivewarp drive

Example

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"Tom kicked the engine into hyperdrive."

Etymology

From hyper- + drive.

Related phrases

jump drivewarp drive

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