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space·walk
or space walk (spās′:wôlk′)n.
A stint of extravehicular activity by an astronaut in space.
space′walk′ v.
space′walk′er n.
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spacewalk
(ˈspeɪsˌwɔːk)n
(Astronautics) the act or an instance of floating and manoeuvring in space, outside but attached by a lifeline to a spacecraft. Technical name: extravehicular activity
vb
(Astronautics) (intr) to float and manoeuvre in space while outside but attached to a spacecraft
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space•walk
(ˈspeɪsˌwɔk)n.
1. the act of performing a task or maneuvering in space outside a spacecraft.
v.i. 2. to execute a spacewalk.
[1960–65, Amer.]
space′walk`er, n.
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spacewalk
Past participle: spacewalked
Gerund: spacewalking
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| Verb | 1. | spacewalk - move in space outside a space craft walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet" |
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