- spacewalk space·walk n
- ['speɪsˌwɔːk]
passeggiata spaziale
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spacewalk space·walk n
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space walk — noun any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew • Derivationally related forms: ↑spacewalk • Hypernyms: ↑activity * * * space walk noun An excursion by an astronaut outside his or her craft while in space • • • Main… … Useful english dictionary
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spacewalk — space•walk [[t]ˈspeɪsˌwɔk[/t]] n. 1) cvb ars the act of performing a task or maneuvering in space outside a spacecraft 2) cvb ars to execute a spacewalk • Etymology: 1960–65, amer. space′walk er, n … From formal English to slang
spacewalk — space|walk [ˈspeıswo:k US wo:k] n the act of moving around outside a spacecraft while in space, or the time spent outside it … Dictionary of contemporary English
spacewalk — space|walk [ speıs,wɔk ] noun count an occasion when an ASTRONAUT goes outside the SPACECRAFT in space, for example to repair something … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Space Age — The Space Age is a contemporary period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events. The Space Age lasted from about 1957 to… … Wikipedia
spacewalk — verb move in space outside a space craft • Derivationally related forms: ↑space walk • Hypernyms: ↑walk • Verb Frames: Somebody s … Useful english dictionary
spacewalk — spacewalker, n. /spays wawk /, n. 1. a task or mission performed by an astronaut outside a spacecraft in space. v.i. 2. to execute such a task or mission. [1960 65, Amer.; SPACE + WALK] * * * … Universalium
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