hedgehopped; hedgehopping; hedgehops
: to fly an airplane close to the ground and rise over obstacles as they appear
hedgehopper
noun
: one that hedgehops:
a
: an airplane flying at a low altitude
b
: a pilot flying an airplane dangerously close to the ground
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“Hedgehop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedgehop. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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hedgehop
verb
hedge·hop
-ˌhäp 
: to fly an airplane so low that it is necessary to climb to avoid obstacles (as trees)
hedgehopper
noun
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