English Explanatory Dictionary

spacedive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A skydive from outer space, usually an orbital drop or direct insertion from beyond orbit, complete with (re-)entry heating.
  2. A skydive that starts from orbit.
  3. A skydive that starts above the Karman line.
  4. A skydive that starts above the Armstrong line.
verb
  1. To perform a spacedive.

Word forms

spacedive spacedives space dive spacediving spacedived spacedove

Etymology

Blend of space + skydive.

Derived words

spacediver spacediving
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