Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stationkeeping

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.01 in modern English

Syllables: sta-tion-keep-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.

Uncountable

noun

The flying of aircraft in formation.

Uncountable

noun

The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If you are using the night vision goggles they can aid in formation flight/stationkeeping."

Etymology

From station + keeping.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does stationkeeping mean?: The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.
Where does stationkeeping come from?: From station + keeping.

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