pushalong

noun — 2 senses

pushalong

noun

Etymology Deverbal from push along.

1

A child's wheeled toy that can be pushed along the floor.

2

Cellular automata, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A pattern that attaches to the front of a spaceship, moving along with it.

  • Coordinate term: tagalong

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