Associations to the word «Airlock»

Wiktionary

AIRLOCK, noun. A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

Dictionary definition

AIRLOCK, noun. A chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis