Definition

To fly an aircraft very low to the ground, often just above obstacles, such as trees or buildings.

Example

The pilot decided to hedgehop over the fields to avoid the tall trees.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen a plane hedgehop over the fields?

Yeah, I saw one doing that during a crop spray last summer.

It looked so cool to see it flying so low!

I know, right? It's amazing how they can maneuver like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'hedgehop' is formed from 'hedge' (from Old English *hæcge*, meaning a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees) and 'hop' (from Middle English *hoppen*, meaning to leap or jump). The term describes a small bird that often hops around hedges or bushes.

Memory Tip

Think of a bird that 'hops' ('hop') around the 'hedges' ('hedge') — that's why 'hedgehop' refers to a bird that moves around in such areas.

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