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aerobatics

[ air-uh-bat-iks ]
/ ˌɛər əˈbæt ɪks /

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.

Words nearby aerobatics

aeroacoustics, aeroallergen, aerobacter, aeroballistics, aerobat, aerobatics, aerobe, aerobee, aerobic, aerobic dancing, aerobic respiration

Origin of aerobatics

First recorded in 1915–20; aero- + (acro)batics

OTHER WORDS FROM aerobatics

aer·o·bat·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for aerobatic

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, adjective

Word Origin for aerobatics

C20: from aero- + (acro) batics
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