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spacewalk
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spacewalk [ˈspeɪsˌwɔːk]
n
(Astronautics) the act or an instance of floating and manoeuvring in space, outside but attached by a lifeline to a spacecraft Technical name extravehicular activity
vb
(Astronautics) (intr) to float and manoeuvre in space while outside but attached to a spacecraft
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.spacewalk - move in space outside a space craft
walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet"
Translations
spacewalk [ˈspeɪswɔːk]
A. N → paseo m por el espacio
B. VI → pasear por el espacio
spacewalk [ˈspeɪsˌwɔːk] n → passeggiata spaziale
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A pair of spacewalking astronauts have put the finishing touches on Japan's International Space Station research lab during a fifth and final outing before the visiting shuttle Endeavour departs.
Astronauts take five-hour spacewalk by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
The spacewalking duo will then install video cameras on the front and back of Japan's Kibo laboratory, which became the station's biggest room when it was installed last year.
Astronauts begin final spacewalk of Endeavour mission by AFP / AFP American Edition
The spacewalking duo will then install video cameras on the front and back of Japan's Kibo laboratory, which became the station's biggest room when it was installed last year.
Astronauts begin final spacewalk of Endeavour mission by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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