Orbiter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orbiter is a noun meaning An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
Meaning
An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
More Meanings
- (slang, derogatory, seduction community) A person who constantly hangs around with someone they are attracted to, but too shy to talk to.
Example Sentences
The orbiters in her life in high likelihood like to talk about this and make themselves her emotional tampon and outlet.
One day after the Hope maneuver, a Chinese spacecraft, Tianwen-1, is to also enter orbit around Mars. The Chinese mission is carrying a lander and a rover to explore a large impact basin called Utopia Planitia, but those are not to detach from the orbiter and head to the surface until May.
Word Forms
- orbiters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orbital, orbit, rover, shuttle, probe, orbiting.
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