"ultradrive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ultradrives [plural]
Etymology: From ultra- + drive. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|ultra-|drive}} ultra- + drive Head templates: {{en-noun}} ultradrive (plural ultradrives)
  1. (science fiction) A spaceship drive capable of travelling faster than the speed of light. Categories (topical): Science fiction

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