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aer·o·bat·ics

 (âr′ə-băt′ĭks)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
Spectacular stunts, such as rolls and loops, performed in an airplane or glider or by groups of airplanes flying together.


aer′o·bat′ n.
aer′o·bat′ic adj.
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aerobat

(ˈɛərəʊˌbæt)
n
a person who performs spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres while in an aircraft
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