heinlein

/ˈhaɪnlaɪn/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A surname, specifically a reference to American science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein

“He is a great fan of Robert Heinlein’s works.”

2. noun

A unit of length in the British Imperial system, equal to 2.08333 yards

“The distance to the finish line is about 880 heinleins.”

Synonyms

  • Astronaut
  • Robert
  • imperial unit
  • science fiction

Antonyms

  • fictional character
  • non-scientific