spacewalker Definition
an astronaut who performs a spacewalk outside a spacecraft while in orbit around the Earth or traveling in space.
Using spacewalker: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spacewalker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The spacewalker floated outside the spacecraft to perform maintenance on the satellite.
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The first female spacewalker was Svetlana Savitskaya.
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The spacewalker's suit is equipped with oxygen and temperature control systems.
spacewalker Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: spacewalker in Brief
A 'spacewalker' [speys-waw-ker] is an astronaut who performs a spacewalk outside a spacecraft while in orbit around the Earth or traveling in space. The term is often used interchangeably with 'astronaut.' Examples include 'The spacewalker floated outside the spacecraft to perform maintenance on the satellite.'
