suitport

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alternative to an airlock in space flight, consisting of a detachable space suit that is kept sealed against the outside of the spacecraft or habitat while not in use.

Word forms

suitport suitports

Etymology

From suit + port.

Synonyms

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