spacewalk

/ˈspeɪswɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

an extravehicular activity in which an astronaut walks outside a spacecraft in space.

“The astronauts performed a spacewalk to repair the damaged solar panel.”

2. verb

to walk or move outside a spacecraft in space.

“The astronauts will have to spacewalk to reach the faulty equipment.”

Synonyms

  • EVA
  • extravehicular activity

Antonyms

  • enclosed
  • indoore