ballistic flight

noun phrase

Meaning

The trajectory of an object launched into space or the air, subject only to gravity and air resistance.

Examples

The missile's trajectory was calculated to ensure it entered ballistic flight at the correct altitude.
Understanding ballistic flight is crucial for designing effective artillery and spacecraft.

Synonyms: trajectory, flight path, arc

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ballistic flight

noun phrase

Pronunciation: bəˈlɪstɪk ˈflaɪt

Definition

The trajectory of an object launched into space or the air, subject only to gravity and air resistance.

Examples

The missile's trajectory was calculated to ensure it entered ballistic flight at the correct altitude.
Understanding ballistic flight is crucial for designing effective artillery and spacecraft.

How to Use ballistic flight

enter ballistic flight (verb phrase): To begin moving in a path determined only by gravity and air resistance. — "Once the booster stage separated, the payload entered ballistic flight."
ballistic flight of (prepositional phrase): Describing the trajectory of a specific object. — "The ballistic flight of the meteor was observed by astronomers."

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