Hyperdrive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperdrive is a noun meaning (science fiction) A spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.
Meaning
(science fiction) A spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.
More Meanings
- A state of accelerated action.
Example Sentences
With enemies closing in fast, our hero's mind sprung into hyperdrive.
The ship's hyperdrive had failed, leaving them stranded years from any repair base.
Word Forms
- hyperdrives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jumpship, hyperloop, hypervelocity, holodisk, hoverjet, spacehound.
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