flyby
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈflaɪˌbaɪ/
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sobrevuelo
- Then it did a nice flyby where I got some closer shots (these are cropped).
- a close flyby
Examples
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We have no idea what's happening, yet we've got F-22s doing flybys.
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So if we go silent for 24 hours, they'll do a flyby at exactly sunset on the second night.
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We need a flyby over Piedmont, New Mexico.
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So they did a low-altitude flyby and learned from control tower personnel that the landing gear doors were open, but the wheels hadn't dropped into landing position.
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The stunning aerial flyby allowed scientists to capture detailed images of the mountain range.
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During the flyby, the spacecraft transmitted real-time data back to Earth for analysis.
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The military planned a flyby to showcase their new aircraft at the airshow.
Synonyms
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4.6
A low flight of planes over a place for a ceremony
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7.8
A flight over an area to observe or attack
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7.5
A plane flying over another country's land or waters
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7.5
A low flight by military planes over people watching on the ground
A short low flight of planes over people to honour or remember something
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Etymology
Flyby is made of fly + by, like an aircraft 'flying past' a crowd as part of a show; picture jets passing low and fast during a parade. So, a flyby is when a plane or spacecraft passes close to a place often for observation or display.