airplane maneuver

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɛərpleɪn məˈnuːvər

Definition

A specific movement or change in direction performed by an aircraft in flight.

Examples

• The airshow featured a daring airplane maneuver that left the crowd breathless.

• Pilots must master every basic airplane maneuver before they are cleared for solo flight.

• The sudden airplane maneuver caused the passengers to feel a brief moment of weightlessness.

Synonyms of airplane maneuver

Words with a similar meaning to airplane maneuver:

• flight path
• aerial stunt
• flight evolution
• aerobatic figure

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