airlock
1 synonym for airlock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sealed chamber with two doors that lets people or objects pass between areas of different air pressure, such as on a spacecraft or submarine, without letting the pressure equalize suddenly.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
air lock
How to use airlock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pass through an airlock
an airlock chamber
clear an airlock
Etymology
From air + lock, describing a chamber that "locks" air in or out, similar to how a canal lock manages water levels.
Full origin of airlock →Frequently asked questions
What does “airlock” mean?
The word “airlock” means a sealed chamber with two doors that lets people or objects pass between areas of different air pressure, such as on a spacecraft or submarine, without letting the pressure equalize suddenly. In plain terms, a sealed doorway system that keeps air pressure separate on each side, or a stray air bubble stuck in a pipe.
How do you use “airlock” in a sentence?
Here is “airlock” used in a sentence: “The astronauts cycled through the airlock before their spacewalk.”
What part of speech is “airlock”?
“Airlock” is a noun.
How many meanings does “airlock” have?
“Airlock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sealed chamber with two doors that lets people or objects pass between areas of different air pressure, such as on a spacecraft or submarine, without letting the pressure equalize suddenly.
