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Orbiter

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
  2. (slang, derogatory, seduction community) A person who constantly hangs around with someone they are attracted to, but too shy to talk to.

Example Sentences

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.
The orbiters in her life in high likelihood like to talk about this and make themselves her emotional tampon and outlet.

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What does orbiter mean?

Orbiter means An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it..

What is a synonym for orbiter?

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What is the opposite of orbiter?

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How do you use orbiter in a sentence?

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.

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