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ballooner|bəˈluːnə(r)|
[f. balloon + -er1.]
1. One who makes balloon ascents; an aeronaut.
1783Morning Herald 15 Dec. 2/3 The sagacious King of Spain..will out-balloon all former ballooners. 1864Athenæum No. 1933. 631/3 The Godards, practised ballooners. 1882Matt. Williams Sc. in Short Chap. xxvi. 219 Not a mere sensational ballooner.
2. Naut. A balloon-like sail.
1883Times 27 Aug. 8/2 The Marjorie [had] her ballooner aloft. 1884Field 24 May 722 Tara put up her ballooner. |