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    Columbiad (en. Columbiad)

    /kɔ.lu.m.bja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Projectile used for space launches.
    The columbiad was developed to carry payloads into orbit.
    La columbiad a été développée pour transporter des charges utiles dans l'orbite.
    Term used in literature to describe a fictional projectile.
    In the novel, the columbiad was fired to reach the moon.
    Dans le roman, la columbiad a été mise à feu pour atteindre la lune.
    Throwing weapon used in scientific experiments.
    Researchers built a columbiad to test new technologies.
    Les chercheurs ont construit une columbiad pour tester de nouvelles technologies.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin word 'columba', meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace and elevation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shoot like a columbiad
    To perform a shot at a great distance with precision.
    tirer à la columbiad
    to launch a columbiad
    To send a projectile into orbit or to another celestial body.
    lancer une columbiad

    Related Words

    missile
    Guided projectile designed to be launched towards a target.
    missile
    rocket
    Spacecraft powered by engines that use chemical reactions.
    fusée

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something powerful and impressive.
    That party was so successful, it was a real columbiad!
    Cette fête était tellement réussie, c'était une vraie columbiad !
    To express a spectacular achievement.
    He did an exceptional job, it was a columbiad!
    Il a fait un travail exceptionnel, c'était une columbiad !