Spacewalker (Noun)
Meaning
An astronaut who is active outside a spacecraft in outer space.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The spacewalker carefully made her way along the hull of the spacecraft to reach the malfunctioning solar panel.
- During the spacewalk, the astronaut's tether suddenly snapped, leaving the spacewalker floating freely in space.
- The spacewalker's movements were slow and deliberate as she worked to repair the damaged antenna.
- Mission control closely monitored the spacewalker's vital signs and life support systems throughout the extravehicular activity.
- As the spacewalker approached the airlock, she gave a thumbs-up to her crewmates watching from inside the spacecraft.