Neuter

ruimteveer

Meaning

space shuttle, space vessel capable of travelling repeatedly between Earth and outer space

Synonyms

space shuttle

Translations

transbordador espacial

Space Shuttle

διαστημικό λεωφορείο

مَكُوك فَضَاء

Frequency

44k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈrœy̯m.təˌveːr/
Etymology

From ruimte (“space”) + veer (“ferry”). Apparently not attested before 1982, hence after German Raumfähre (early 1960s). Mainly translates English space shuttle.

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