flyby

noun5

1. •
   A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.

   • The upcoming flyby of Halley's comet is expected to provide new information on the nature of the comet.
2. •
   (US) A low-level ceremonial flight, typically in connection with an airshow or a military parade.

   • Two of your snot-nose jockeys did a fly-by on my tower at over 400 knots! — 1986
3. •
   A sailby performed by a hydrofoil vessel while hydrofoiling.
4. •
   A three-dimensional animated sequence in which the camera moves past an object or scenery.
5. •
   (figurative) A brief visit.