Starfighter
noun
A starfighter is a type of spacecraft designed primarily for engaging in combat in space, typically used by military forces in a science fiction context.
The starfighter zoomed past the enemy ships in an impressive display of agility.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft design
- military science fiction
Usage tips
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science fiction, space combat, military spacecraft
noun
A starfighter is a type of spacecraft designed primarily for engaging in combat in space, typically used by military forces in a science fiction context.
The starfighter zoomed past the enemy ships in an impressive display of agility.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft design
- military science fiction
Usage tips
Neutral
science fiction, space combat, military spacecraft
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison
A starfighter is distinct from a regular fighter jet as it operates in the vacuum of space.
The protagonist piloted a starfighter, not an airplane.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Starfighters are equipped with advanced technology not found in typical aircraft.
The starfighter was armed with laser cannons.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Starfighters are often depicted in popular culture as symbols of bravery and innovation.
In the movie, the hero flies a starfighter to save the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison
A starfighter is distinct from a regular fighter jet as it operates in the vacuum of space.
The protagonist piloted a starfighter, not an airplane.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Starfighters are equipped with advanced technology not found in typical aircraft.
The starfighter was armed with laser cannons.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Starfighters are often depicted in popular culture as symbols of bravery and innovation.
In the movie, the hero flies a starfighter to save the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Comparison
A starfighter is distinct from a regular fighter jet as it operates in the vacuum of space.
The protagonist piloted a starfighter, not an airplane.
Pro Tip 2/3Functionality
Starfighters are equipped with advanced technology not found in typical aircraft.
The starfighter was armed with laser cannons.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Starfighters are often depicted in popular culture as symbols of bravery and innovation.
In the movie, the hero flies a starfighter to save the world.
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