stationkeeping

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The maintenance of a ship's position relative to others in a fleet or convoy.
2. noun The flying of aircraft in formation.
3. noun The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.

Similar words

stay storeship storekeeping stade stowage station mooring babystay stalling stokehold

Often followed by

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