starfighter

noun — 2 senses

starfighter

nounalso spelled Starfighter

Etymology From star + fighter.

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Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A fictional type of spacecraft that is intended to be used like a fighter plane in outer space.

Starfighter

noun
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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, War The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a jet fighter-interceptor.

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