gravity-assist (n)

n11481627

type n
lex_filenum 19
def (spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field
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Hypernym trajectory, flight
Domain of synset - TOPIC spaceflight, space travel, spacefaring
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Member of this domain - TOPIC spaceflight, space travel, spacefaring
Hyponym trajectory, flight

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