airlock
Translation
airlock
Examples
The astronaut entered the airlock from the spaceship.
The astronaut entered the airlock from the spaceship.
Grammar Patterns
((an airlock)) a chamber for pressure equalization The spaceship has an external airlock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decompression chamber
Etymology
From 'air' + 'lock', a compartment that can be sealed to maintain air pressure.
Memory Tips
Think of a chamber that 'locks' the 'air' in or out, allowing passage between different pressure environments.