spacecraft

Pronunciation: /ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun

Etymology

From space + -craft.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ballistic capsule, space vehicle

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
craft, satellite
Narrower (hyponyms)
space shuttle, starship, lunar excursion module, lander, space capsule

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