boomless cruise en · NOUN
Etymology
boom + -less + cruise. From eliminating the apparent sonic boom during the supersonic cruise portion of a flight.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A technique for supersonic flight where the sonic boom does not reach the Earth's surface, by taking advantage of atmospheric conditions to refract the shockwave upwards, away from the ground.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boom-less cruise | alternative | lexicographic | |
| boomless cruises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |