Trajectory (Noun)
Meaning
The path followed by an object moving through space.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The rocket's trajectory was carefully planned to ensure it would reach orbit without burning too much fuel.
- The baseball player watched as the ball followed a curved trajectory through the air, heading straight for the outfield wall.
- The astronomers tracked the comet's trajectory as it hurtled through the solar system, predicting when and where it would be visible from Earth.
- The satellite's trajectory was adjusted to put it into a stable orbit around the planet.
- The golf ball flew off the tee in a straight trajectory, but then began to curve as it was affected by the wind.