Predrop

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A relatively short drop on a rollercoaster track, before the tallest drop.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Existing or happening before a drop. not-comparable

    "A photograph of the test area showing the flexible bottom model in the predrop position is shown in figure 5. The models were held in the predrop position by an aircraft bomb release."

Example

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"A photograph of the test area showing the flexible bottom model in the predrop position is shown in figure 5. The models were held in the predrop position by an aircraft bomb release."

Etymology

From pre- + drop.

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