spacewalk
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈspeɪsˌwɔk/
KK: /ˈspeɪsˌwɔk/
noun
Definition
An activity where an astronaut goes outside of a spacecraft or space station while in space.
Example
The astronaut completed a spacewalk to repair the satellite.
Conversation
Did you see the footage of the astronaut's spacewalk?
Yeah, it looked amazing! I can't believe how beautiful Earth looks from up there.
Right? I would love to experience a spacewalk myself someday.
That would be incredible! Just floating in zero gravity must feel surreal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
extravehicular
walk
activity
Antonyms
ground
interior
enclosure
verb
Definition
To exit a spacecraft and move in space while wearing a spacesuit.
Example
The astronaut will spacewalk to repair the satellite.
Tense Forms
Past: spacewalked
Past Participle: spacewalked
Conversation
Did you hear about the astronaut who will spacewalk next week?
Yeah, that sounds incredibly exciting!
I can't believe they actually get to spacewalk outside the spacecraft.
Root Explanation
Spacewalk → It is formed from "space" (from Latin *spatium*, meaning a continuous area or expanse) and "walk" (from Old English *wealcan*, meaning to move or travel by foot). The word "spacewalk" refers to the act of walking in the expanse of outer space.
Memory Tip
Imagine moving through the vast "space" (an expanse) while "walking" (moving by foot) — that's what a spacewalk involves.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.