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单词 aerobatics
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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.

Origin of aerobatics

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

OTHER WORDS FROM aerobatics

aer·o·bat·ic, adjective

Words nearby aerobatics

aeroacoustics, aeroallergen, aerobacter, aeroballistics, aerobat, aerobatics, aerobe, Aerobee, aerobic, aerobic dancing, aerobicize
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Example sentences from the Web for aerobatics

  • The development of aerobatics, air fighting, and formation tactics brought many airmen into prominence.

    Aviation in Peace and War|Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes
  • Looping the loop, and other kinds of what are now called 'aerobatics', were habitually disparaged as idle spectacles.

    The War in the Air; Vol. 1|Walter Raleigh.

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, adjective

Word Origin for aerobatics

C20: from aero- + (acro) batics
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