aerobatics

noun

aer·o·bat·ics ˌer-ə-ˈba-tiks

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: spectacular flying feats and maneuvers (such as rolls and dives)

aerobat

ˈer-ə-ˌbat

noun

aerobatic

ˌer-ə-ˈba-tik

adjective

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Before the race, French air force aerobatics squad Patrouille de France performed a demonstration of formation changes and crossovers with eight jets. —

Andrew Dampf, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023 After the World Wars, air shows expanded in popularity and showcased a variety of crafts from military surplus to a new brand of aerobatics. —

Dallas News, 18 Nov. 2022 The discovery of bat sonar solved the mystery of their night-time aerobatics, and the wing hairs fell into obscurity. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2011 Modified for the Thunderbirds’ aerobatics, the Thunderchiefs were awe-inspiring to watch … for six performances. —

Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for aerobatics