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VIFF

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/ vɪf /

noun

  1. a technique used in flying VTOL aircraft to change direction suddenly by swivelling the jet engine nozzles

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Etymology

Origin of VIFF

C20: v ( ectoring ) i ( n ) f ( orward ) f ( light )

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