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Vocabulary Entry
niner
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A slang term used in aviation and other contexts to denote the number nine, particularly in radio communication for clarity.
Example Sentences
"The pilot confirmed the altitude was five thousand niner."
"In the phonetic alphabet, 'niner' is used instead of nine to avoid confusion."
"The team scored a niner in their last game, clinching the championship."
V
verb
To speak or communicate using the word 'niner' to indicate the number nine.
Example Sentences
"During the briefing, he will niner the numbers to ensure everyone understands."
"Please niner your altitude when communicating with the tower."
"The co-pilot had to niner the coordinates due to the poor reception."