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HEAVIER-THAN-AIR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does heavier-than-air mean?
• HEAVIER-THAN-AIR (adjective)
The adjective HEAVIER-THAN-AIR has 1 sense:
1. relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces
Familiarity information: HEAVIER-THAN-AIR used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HEAVIER-THAN-AIR (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces
Similar:
heavy (of comparatively great physical weight or density)
Domain category:
aircraft (a vehicle that can fly)
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