minitrack

[ min-i-trak ]
/ ˈmɪn ɪˌtræk /

noun

a system for tracking satellites, space vehicles, or rockets by means of radio waves.

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Origin of minitrack

First recorded in 1955–60; mini(ature) + track

Words nearby minitrack

ministration, ministroke, ministry, minisub, minitower, minitrack, minium, minivacuum, minivan, miniver, minivet
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British Dictionary definitions for minitrack

Minitrack
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌtræk) /

noun

trademark obsolete a system for tracking the course of rockets or satellites by radio signals received at ground stations
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