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noun(fly-by)

a prearranged usually low-altitude flight by one or more airplanes over a public gathering (such as an air show)

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noun(fly-by)

a flight of a spacecraft past a celestial body (such as Mars) close enough to obtain scientific data

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noun(fly-by)

a spacecraft that makes a flyby

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noun(fly-by)

one that seeks to evade responsibilities and especially creditors by flight

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noun(fly-by)

one without established reputation or standing; especially : a shaky business enterprise

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adjective(fly-by)

given to making a quick profit usually by shady or irresponsible acts

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adjective(fly-by)

transitory, passing

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noun(fly-by)

fly-by-night

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adjective(fly-by)

of, relating to, being, or utilizing a flight-control system in which controls are operated electrically rather than mechanically

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