bow shock
bow shock · bow shocks
A shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speedA shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.
/ˈbaʊʃɑk/
Meaning
3 sensesA shock wave formed by the bow of an object travelling at supersonic speed.
The region of the magnetosphere in which the solar wind slows from supersonic to subsonic.
A bow wave.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsdetached shock