Pronunciation: /ˈɛroʊˌbreɪk/
noun a device or technique used in spacecraft to reduce speed by using the atmosphere's drag
A1 An aerobrake is a device used to slow down a spacecraft.
A2 The aerobrake deployed successfully, allowing the spacecraft to enter orbit.
B1 The aerobrake system was activated to reduce the speed of the spacecraft during reentry.
B2 The aerobrake maneuver was crucial for the safe landing of the space shuttle.
C1 The aerobrake technology has revolutionized the way spacecraft navigate through the atmosphere.
C2 The engineers fine-tuned the aerobrake system to ensure precise control during descent.
verb to slow down a spacecraft by using aerodynamic drag
A1 The spaceship had to aerobrake to slow down before entering the planet's atmosphere.
A2 The pilot aerobraked the aircraft to reduce speed during descent.
B1 In order to save fuel, the spacecraft used aerobraking to slow down and enter orbit around the planet.
B2 The space probe successfully aerobraked around the gas giant, allowing it to study the atmosphere up close.
C1 Aerobraking is a common technique used by spacecraft to adjust their trajectory and conserve fuel.
C2 The engineers carefully calculated the aerobraking maneuver to ensure the spacecraft safely entered orbit around the moon.
formal The spacecraft used an aerobrake maneuver to slow down and enter orbit around the planet.
informal The ship did an aerobrake thing to slow down and get into orbit.
slang The rocket did some aerobrake stuff to slow down and go into orbit.
figurative Using humor as an aerobrake, he gently slowed down the tense situation.
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