aerobatics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction aer·o·bat·ics \ˌer-ə-ˈba-tiks\

: difficult and exciting movements of an airplane often performed for entertainment

Full Definition of AEROBATICS

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

— aer·o·bat \ˈer-ə-ˌbat\ noun

— aer·o·bat·ic \ˌer-ə-ˈba-tik\ adjective

aer- + acrobatics

First Known Use: circa 1911

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