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shuttle

[ˈʃʌtl]

shuttle Definition

  • 1a vehicle that travels regularly between two places
  • 2a device used in weaving for passing the weft thread between the warp threads

Using shuttle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shuttle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shuttle bus runs every hour between the airport and the hotel.

  • Example

    The weaving shuttle is used to pass the thread through the loom.

shuttle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shuttle

Phrases with shuttle

  • a spacecraft designed to be reused for multiple missions to space

    Example

    The space shuttle program was retired in 2011 after 135 missions.

  • the use of frequent trips by a mediator between two sides, especially countries, to help reach an agreement

    Example

    The Secretary of State engaged in shuttle diplomacy to negotiate a ceasefire between the two warring nations.

  • a transportation service that runs back and forth between two locations at regular intervals

    Example

    The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the nearby theme park.

Origins of shuttle

from Middle English 'shotel', meaning 'missile', from Old English 'sceotan', meaning 'to shoot'

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Summary: shuttle in Brief

The term 'shuttle' [ˈʃʌtl] refers to a vehicle or device that travels regularly between two places. It can be a transport vehicle like a shuttle bus or a weaving device like a weaving shuttle. The phrase 'space shuttle' refers to a reusable spacecraft, while 'shuttle diplomacy' denotes frequent trips by a mediator between two sides to help reach an agreement. 'Shuttle service' is a transportation service that runs back and forth between two locations at regular intervals.

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