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Webster 1913 Edition


Aeronautics

Aˊër-o-naut′ics

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Noun.
The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aërial navigation; ballooning.

Webster 1828 Edition


Aeronautics

AERONAUT'ICS

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Noun.
The doctrine, science, or art of sailing in the air, by means of a balloon.

Definition 2024


aeronautics

aeronautics

See also: aeronàutics

English

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aeronautics (uncountable)

  1. The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects
  2. The theory and practice of aircraft navigation

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