suitport

English

noun
Definitions
  • (aerospace) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English suit + English port (oporto).

Origin

English

port

Gloss

oporto

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