airlocks

[US]/ˈɛːrlɒks/
[UK]/ˈɛrˌlɑks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sealed chamber used to prevent the escape or entry of air, especially in spacecraft and submarines.

Phrases & Collocations

airlock doors

secure airlocks

open the airlocks

airlock procedures

maintain airlocks

airlock system

emergency airlocks

pressurized airlocks

airlock maintenance schedule

Example Sentences

the spaceship's airlocks hissed as they opened.

astronauts must carefully seal the airlocks before venturing outside.

the airlocks were designed to withstand extreme pressure changes.

a malfunctioning airlock could be catastrophic for a space mission.

the airlocks were equipped with emergency release mechanisms.

multiple layers of seals ensured the integrity of the airlocks.

the airlock door slowly hissed as it closed, sealing the crew inside.

scientists monitored the airlocks closely during spacewalks.

the sound of escaping air from a damaged airlock was terrifying.

new technology allowed for faster and more efficient airlock operation.

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