zero-length — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Being or relating to a method whereby jet fighters and attack aircraft could be near-vertically launched using rocket motors to rapidly gain speed and altitude.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   zero-length launch system; zero-length take-off

2. Having a length of zero; containing no elements, text characters, etc.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   a zero-length array; a zero-length string