Meaning & use
flyby
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a flight passing close to a particular point, especially one made by an aircraft or spacecraft without landing
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The probe's flyby of Jupiter sent back stunning close-up photos of the planet's storms.
Air Force jets performed a flyby over the stadium before the game.
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Commonly used in both aviation (a low pass over an event) and space exploration (a spacecraft passing near a planet or moon without entering orbit).
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overflight
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