Meaning & use

spacesuit

noun·Academic

A protective, pressurized suit worn by astronauts to survive outside a spacecraft.

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The astronaut checked her spacesuit for leaks before the spacewalk.

Spacesuits supply oxygen and regulate temperature in the vacuum of space.

A note on using this word

A spacesuit is a sealed pressure and life-support system, not merely protective clothing like a diving suit.

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