spacewalk

or space walk

[ speys-wawk ]

noun

1. a task or mission performed by an astronaut outside a spacecraft in space.

verb (used without object)

1. to execute a task or mission outside a spacecraft in space.

spacewalk

/ ˈspeɪsˌwɔːk /

noun

1. the act or an instance of floating and manoeuvring in space, outside but attached by a lifeline to a spacecraft Technical nameextravehicular activity

verb

1. intr to float and manoeuvre in space while outside but attached to a spacecraft

Other Words From

• space·walk·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spacewalk¹

First recorded in 1960–65, Americanism; space + walk

Example Sentences

The type used on spacewalks outside the ISS will not require the same flexibility.

From Time

Like if you’re doing a spacewalk, and you’re going out in this suit, you open the door, and you’re feeling the sun is there.

From MIT Technology Review

The story, written by Penna and Ryan Morrison, has its tense moments, including the requisite spacewalk.

From Time