shuttle

Speech parts

1. shuttle - Noun

2. shuttle - Verb

Meaning

An instrument used in weaving for passing or shooting the thread of the woof from one side of the cloth to the other between the threads of the warp.

The sliding thread holder in a sewing machine, which carries the lower thread through a loop of the upper thread, to make a lock stitch.

To move backwards and forwards, like a shuttle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

orbiter shuttlecock birdie carry transport bird convey ferry commute space shuttle shuttle bus kama weaver metro public transport
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Antonyms

still remain continue avoid maintain accept
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Hypernyms

public transport bobbin move travel reel spool

Hyponyms

shuttle bus

Phrases with the word

shuttle service shuttle flight space shuttle shuttle diplomacy shuttle bus shuttle run

Examples

On a standard space shuttle crew, two of the astronauts have a test pilot background - the commander and the pilot. Sally Ride

We didn't use the shuttle robot arm before, so this has been a training flow to get ready for that. Linda M. Godwin

So, for me, I make no difference whether I'm training with my shuttle crew or the Expedition crew. Of course, I think I want to take more care of the Expedition crew, because they're going to stay there for a long time. Philippe Perrin

I will go around the space shuttle and give a guided tour of the major areas and describe what is done in each area. This will be called The Ultimate Field Trip. Christa McAuliffe

Every shuttle mission's been successful. Christa McAuliffe

My job in space will be to observe and write a journal. I am also going to be teaching a class for students on earth about life in space and on the space shuttle and conducting experiments. Christa McAuliffe

Close letter words and terms

shutting down shutting off shutting post shuttle bombing shuttle box shuttle bus