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test-fly

American

[test-flahy] / ˈtɛstˌflaɪ /

verb (used with object)

test-flew, test-flown, test-flying

to fly (an aircraft or spacecraft) for the evaluation of performance.

Etymology

Origin of test-fly

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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It could also conduct a banned launch of a long-range rocket to put a spy satellite into orbit or test-fly missiles over Japan, experts say.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2022

Universal Hydrogen plans to test-fly a hydrogen-powered regional airplane next year, "hopefully well before the end of the year," Eremenko added.

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2021

It pioneered the Europe-South America run in 1934; two years later it was one of the first to test-fly the North Atlantic.

From Time Magazine Archive

They offered to rebuild the plane if the Frenchman would test-fly it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ltd,, which has built and last week was ready to test-fly the British dirigible R-100, ordered by the British government.

From Time Magazine Archive

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