sonic barrier

noun

: sound barrier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Recently Earl Janda, who shoots high altitude stuff for North American, was assigned to record a Sabre Jet's instrument panel as the ship broke through the sonic barrier. —

James Joseph, Popular Mechanics, 31 Dec. 2020

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