trajectory

English Thesaurus

1. the path followed by an object moving through space (noun.phenomenon)

hypernym	:	mechanical phenomenon,
definition	:	a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects (noun.phenomenon)

hyponym	:	ballistic trajectory, ballistics,
definition	:	the trajectory of an object in free flight (noun.phenomenon)

hyponym	:	gravity-assist,
definition	:	(spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field (noun.phenomenon)