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Satellite
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satellite
n.
moon, small celestial body revolving around a larger one; man-made object put into orbit around a planet or celestial body; country that is controlled by another country; one who is controlled by another person
adj.
serving as a satellite; secondary
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Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon.
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satellite
Noun
1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
(synonym) artificial satellite, orbiter
(hypernym) equipment
(hyponym) astronomy satellite
(part-meronym) solar array, solar battery, solar panel
2. a person who follows or serves another
(synonym) planet
(hypernym) follower
3. any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
(hypernym) celestial body, heavenly body
(hyponym) Deimos
Verb
1. broadcast or disseminate via satellite
(hypernym) air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit
(derivation) artificial satellite, orbiter
Adjective
1. surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power; "a city and its satellite communities"
(similar) outer(a)
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satellite
nm.
satellite, moon
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satellite
adj.
satellite, secondary
satellite
nm.
satellite, small celestial body revolving around a larger one
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