hoverslam
hoverslam · hoverslams
Synonym of suicide burnSynonym of suicide burn.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of suicide burn.
Origin
From hover + slam. Coined by SpaceX. From landing by pseudo-hovering before slamming downFrom hover + slam. Coined by SpaceX. From landing by pseudo-hovering before slamming down on the landing surface; alternatively, from the manner in which the rocket engine's throttle is suddenly "slammed" on to brake the vehicle.
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