Why is it when two planes almost hit each other it is called a "near miss"?

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Why is it when two planes almost hit each other it is called a "near miss"?

2007-01-12 00:02:52 · 3 answers · asked by mary_not_cathy 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment

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Planes can hit one another. Most planes don't and miss one another by miles. If they are very close when they miss one another then it can be a "near" miss.

2007-01-12 00:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I guess it sounds better than a near hit!

2007-01-12 13:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Grim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Are you trying to be funny?

2007-01-12 08:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by Barbra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋