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LEM

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Noun — The Lunar (Excursion) Module, the spacecraft that carried astronauts down to the Moon's surface during the Apollo missions.

Synonyms

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lunar module lunar excursion module

Etymology

* As a Dutch and North Germanic surname, shortened from Lambrecht or Lempert. See Lambert. * As a Chinese surname, spelling variant of Lim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “LEM” mean?

The word “LEM” means the Lunar (Excursion) Module, the spacecraft that carried astronauts down to the Moon's surface during the Apollo missions. In plain terms, usually an abbreviation — either for the Apollo Moon-landing craft, or, in logic and philosophy, for the rule that every statement is either true or false.

How do you use “LEM” in a sentence?

Here is “LEM” used in a sentence: “The LEM undocked from the command module and began its descent.”

What part of speech is “LEM”?

“LEM” is a noun.

How many meanings does “LEM” have?

“LEM” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Lunar (Excursion) Module, the spacecraft that carried astronauts down to the Moon's surface during the Apollo missions.

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