aerobatics
[ air-uh-bat-iks ]
/ ˌɛər əˈbæt ɪks /
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noun
(used with a plural verb) stunts performed in flight by an airplane, glider, or the like.
(used with a singular verb) the art or technique of performing such stunts.
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Origin of aerobatics
First recorded in 1915–20; aero- + (acro)batics
OTHER WORDS FROM aerobatics
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How to use aerobatics in a sentence
The aerobatic magic here is something that escapes me, but what do I know?
British Dictionary definitions for aerobatics
aerobatics
/ (ˌɛərəʊˈbætɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular or plural) spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres, such as loops or rolls, performed in an aircraft or glider; stunt flying
Derived forms of aerobatics
aerobatic, adjectiveWord Origin for aerobatics
C20: from aero- + (acro) batics
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