Canadarm

American

[kan-uh-dahrm] / ˈkæn əˌdɑrm /

noun

an electromechanical extension of a spacecraft that is used to retrieve or deploy objects in outer space.

Canadarm British

/ ˈkænədˌɑːm /

noun

a type of robotic arm, developed in Canada, used on space vehicles

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Etymology

Origin of Canadarm

Blend of Canada and arm ¹

Example Sentences

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Canada has already signed a deal to build a new Canadarm for the Lunar Gateway.

From Reuters

Canada built the Canadarm robotic arms which were initially installed on some of the U.S. space shuttles and then the International Space Station.

From Reuters

The robotic arm, named Canadarm 3, will help repair and maintain the Gateway.

From BBC

It is the successor of the original Canadarm, which was used for three decades with Nasa's space shuttle programme.

From BBC

"Our contribution to space exploration is huge. We designed and built the Canadarm which is one of the most important pieces in the space station," wrote Toronto's Richard Mootoo.

From BBC

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