ruimteveer

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrœy̯m.təˌveːr/
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  • Hyphenation: ruim‧te‧veer

Noun

ruimteveer n (plural ruimteveren, diminutive ruimteveertje n)

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

Synonyms

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