rolling scissors
/ˈɹol.ɪŋ ˈsɪz.ɚz/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English
Meaning
noun
A form of the scissors defensive maneuver in dogfighting, involving pulling up, rolling one's aircraft towards that of the attacker, and pulling the nose of one's aircraft towards the attacker to force an overshoot, resulting in the two aircraft barrel-rolling around each other as each attempts to gain the advantage.
Uncountable
noun
A form of the scissors defensive maneuver in dogfighting, involving pulling up, rolling one's aircraft towards that of the attacker, and pulling the nose of one's aircraft towards the attacker to force an overshoot, resulting in the two aircraft barrel-rolling around each other as each attempts to gain the advantage.
Countable
Example Sentences
- "Remember: maintain your aircraft's energy, keep his tail on your line of sight, and relentlessly pursue the insufferable oaf that insulted your driving skills. If he gets behind you, break out the rolling scissors and force an overshoot."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɹol.ɪŋ ˈsɪz.ɚz/