Definition of Gravity-assist

1. Noun. (spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field.

Category relationships: Space Travel, Spacefaring, Spaceflight
Generic synonyms: Flight, Trajectory

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravity-assist

gravitational ulcer
gravitational units
gravitations
gravitation abscess
gravitation wave
gravitative
gravitaxis
gravities
gravitino
gravitinos
graviton
gravitons
gravitropism
gravity
gravity
gravity-assist (current term)
gravity bomb
gravity fault
gravity gradient
gravity meter
gravity perception
gravity wave
gravlaks
gravlax
gravlaxes
gravs
gravure
gravures
gravy
gravy

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