What is another word for hedgehop?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛd͡ʒhɒp] (IPA)

Hedgehop is a verb that means to fly an aircraft at a low altitude over hedges or other obstacles. Some synonyms for this term include skimming, buzzing, or nap-of-the-earth flying. Skimming implies flying close to the surface, while buzzing can mean flying rapidly or aggressively. Nap-of-the-earth flying is a military term used to describe flying an aircraft at an extremely low altitude to avoid radar detection. Hedgehopping may also be referred to as terrain following or contour flying, which are also military terms that refer to flying low to avoid detection or enemy fire.

Synonyms for Hedgehop:

What are the hypernyms for Hedgehop?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    extreme sport, parkour, outdoor activity, Freestyle running, Physical Fitness Activity.

Usage examples for Hedgehop

That is, it would have been boresome had it not been for the dangers involved, for in order to sow the salt evenly and thickly it was necessary to fly low, to hedgehop, the pilot called it.
"Greener Than You Think"
Ward Moore

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