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orbiter

/ˈɔːrbɪtər/ /ˈɔːrbətər/

Meanings
noun
An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.

Examples :

"The weather satellite orbiter captured stunning images of the Earth. "
space technology astronomy vehicle machine

Related Words

Illustration captured

captured verb

/ˈkæptʃərd/ /ˈkæptʃəd/

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration landing

landing verb

/ˈlændɪŋ/

To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

"The plane is about to land."

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration weather

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration attracted

attracted verb

/əˈtɹæktɪd/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration spacecraft

spacecraft noun

/ˈspeɪsˌkræft/

A vehicle that travels through space.

"The spacecraft carried astronauts to the International Space Station. "

Illustration stunning

stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Illustration satellite

satellite noun

/ˈsætəlaɪt/

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

"A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."

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another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "