vector

Definition

  • noun: a quantity (such as velocity) that has size and direction
  • noun: a quantity that has magnitude and direction and that is commonly represented by a directed line segment whose length represents the magnitude and whose orientation in space represents the direction
  • verb: to guide (as an airplane, its pilot, or a missile) in flight by means of a radioed vector
  • synonyms: aerial infection, air line, airborne infection

Examples

  • a mosquito that is the principal 'vector' of yellow fever

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Engine room, red clip status? - One kilometer on ascension. - Engage artificial gravity. - Engaged. - I'm altering the vector now. Inhibit CNG control. - Struts retract. - Struts retracted. - Max stress to fifth overload. (..)
    1979 Alien