aerobatics

aer·o·bat·ics

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-uh-bat-iks]
- /ˌɛər əˈbæt ɪks/
- /ˌeə.rəˈbæt.ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-bat-iks]
- /ˌɛər əˈbæt ɪks/

Definitions of aerobatics word

noun plural aerobatics Aerobatics are skilful displays of flying, usually to entertain people watching from the ground. 3
noun aerobatics spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres, such as loops or rolls, performed in an aircraft or glider; stunt flying 3
noun plural aerobatics spectacular feats done with an airplane, as loops or rolls 3
noun aerobatics the art of performing such feats; stunt flying 3
noun aerobatics (used with a plural verb) stunts performed in flight by an airplane, glider, or the like. 1
noun aerobatics (used with a singular verb) the art or technique of performing such stunts. 1

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Origin of aerobatics

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; aero- + (acro)batics

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Parts of speech for Aerobatics

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aerobatics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for aerobatics

noun aerobatics

vaulting — the act of vaulting.
workout — a trial or practice session in athletics, as in running, boxing, or football.
horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
tumbling — an act of tumbling or falling.
floor exercise — a competition in which each entrant performs a routine of acrobatic tumbling feats and balletic movements without any apparatus on a specifically designated floor space, usually 12 meters (39 feet) square and having a matlike covering.

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