boom path

noun

The narrow region under a supersonic aircraft's flight path, where the sonic boom is liable to be heard as it flies overhead.

Meanings

nounboom path (plural boom paths)

plural boom paths

  1. aeronauticsThe narrow region under a supersonic aircraft's flight path, where the sonic boom is liable to be heard as it flies overhead.

    Synonyms: boom carpet, bang zone

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe narrow region under a supersonic aircraft's flight path, where the sonic boom is liable to be heard as it flies overhead.

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APA

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Chicago

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