Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spacedive

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
space-dive
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A skydive from outer space, usually an orbital drop or direct insertion from beyond orbit, complete with (re-)entry heating.

noun

A skydive that starts from orbit.

Slang

noun

A skydive that starts above the Karman line.

Slang

noun

A skydive that starts above the Armstrong line.

Slang

verb

To perform a spacedive.

Etymology

Blend of space + skydive.

Usage

Inflected Forms

spacedives (plural) space dive (alternative) spacedives (present, singular) spacediving (participle, present) spacedived (past) spacedove (US, past) spacedived (participle, past)

Derived Forms

spacediver spacediving

Questions

What does spacedive mean?
A skydive from outer space, usually an orbital drop or direct insertion from beyond orbit, complete with (re-)entry heating.
Where does spacedive come from?
Blend of space + skydive.

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