"gravitational slingshot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gravitational slingshots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gravitational slingshot (plural gravitational slingshots)
  1. Alternative form of gravity assist Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: gravity assist Categories (topical): Orbits
    Sense id: en-gravitational_slingshot-en-noun-R78rwAQx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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