swingby

English

noun
Definitions
  • An interplanetary flight in which the gravitational attraction of a planet is used to provide acceleration and a change in course.

Etymology

Compound from English swing (swing, beat) + English by (habitation).

Origin

English

by

Gloss

habitation

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