English Explanatory Dictionary

stationkeeping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.
  2. The flying of aircraft in formation.
  3. The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.

Word forms

stationkeeping

Etymology

From station + keeping.

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