noun

aerobatics

aerobatics, stunt flying

He is a champion in competitive aerobatics.

He is a champion in competitive aerobatics.

The airshow featured impressive aerobatics.

The airshow featured impressive aerobatics.

((aerobatics)) the skill of flying an aircraft in complex manoeuvres The pilot was skilled in aerobatics.

Synonyms: stunt flying, aerial maneuvers

Combination of 'aero-' (from Greek 'aer' for air) and 'acrobatics'. Literally 'air acrobatics'.

Think of 'acrobatics' but performed in the 'air' by an aeroplane.

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