hyperdrive
hyperdrive · hyperdrives
A spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspaceA spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.
US/hˈaɪpɚdɹˌaɪv/
» Tom kicked the engine into hyperdrive.
Meaning
2 sensesA spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.
The ship's hyperdrive had failed, leaving them stranded years from any repair base.
A state of accelerated action.
With enemies closing in fast, our hero's mind sprung into hyperdrive.
Examples
1 sentencesTom kicked the engine into hyperdrive.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Proto-West Germanic *drībanProto-West Germanic *drīban
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Forms
plural: hyperdrives| Singular | hyperdrive |
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