aerobatics

[air-uh-bat-iks]

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.

Origin of aerobatics

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

Related formsaer·o·bat·ic, adjective

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Contemporary Examples of aerobatic

The aerobatic magic here is something that escapes me, but what do I know?
Real Pilots Laugh at ‘Flight’
Patrick Smith
November 18, 2012

British Dictionary definitions for aerobatic

aerobatics

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres, such as loops or rolls, performed in an aircraft or glider; stunt flying

Derived Formsaerobatic, adjective

Word Origin for aerobatics

C20: from aero- + (acro) batics

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Word Origin and History for aerobatic

aerobatics

aircraft tricks, "trick flying," 1914, from aero- + ending from acrobat (also see -ics). Earlier (1879) it meant "the art of constructing and using airships; aerial navigation; aeronautics."