flyby

Definitions

1. A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.
2. A low-level ceremonial flight, typically in connection with an airshow or a military parade.
   US
3. A brief visit.
   figuratively
4. A sailby performed by a hydrofoil vessel while hydrofoiling.
5. A three-dimensional animated sequence in which the camera moves past an object or scenery.

Equivalents

Examples

“The upcoming flyby of Halley's comet is expected to provide⟳ new information on the nature of the comet.”

“Farthest from the dim red dwarf Ondeste, the ice dwarf Maisuth has attracted no interest⟳ beyond a cursory flyby by automated probe in 1874. No significant resources were noted.”

“Two of your snot-nose jockeys did a fly-by on my tower at over 400 knots!”

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