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fly-by-wire

Syllabification: (fly-by-wire)
Definition of fly-by-wire

noun

[often as modifier]
  • a semiautomatic and typically computer-regulated system for controlling the flight of an aircraft or spacecraft:sophisticated fly-by-wire technology

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