orbiter
orbiter · orbiters
Umkreiser
An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etcAn object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
US/ˈɔɹbətɚ/
» Scientists hope the instruments on board the orbiter will help solve the mysteries of the inner workings of our nearest star.
Meaning
2 sensesAn object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
Umkreiser
(derogatory, slang)A person who constantly hangs around with someone they are attracted to, but too shy to talk to.
More definitions
- man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Examples
1 sentencesScientists hope the instruments on board the orbiter will help solve the mysteries of the inner workings of our nearest star.
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
an object that orbits another:
Forms
plural: orbitersSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon:satelliteartificial satellite
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedorbit
Derivedbeta orbiter