Definition of "fly-by" [fly-by]

• A flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "From the fly-by perspective, your nose is a mountain, even a volcano that erupts from time to time."
• "You can't build any sort of intimacy or loyality out of fly-by visits."
• "Extra geektoid: Monday's fly-by was at 24,000 mph."