Canadarm

[ kan-uh-dahrm ]

noun

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

Canadarm

/ ˈkænədˌɑːm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadarm¹

Blend of Canada and arm ¹