G-suit

or g-suit

[ jee-soot ]

noun

, Aeronautics, Aerospace.

1. a garment for fliers and astronauts designed to exert pressure on the abdomen and thighs to prevent or retard the pooling of blood below the heart under the influence of excessive head-to-toe acceleration forces.

G-suit

noun

1. a close-fitting garment covering the legs and abdomen that is worn by the crew of high-speed aircraft and can be pressurized to prevent blackout during certain manoeuvres Also calledanti-G suit

Word History and Origins

Origin of G-suit¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; g(ravity) suit; anti- ( def ) for anti-G suit

Word History and Origins

Origin of G-suit¹

C20: from g ( ravity ) suit

Example Sentences

Stiffly, he got to his feet and began to climb into his G suit.

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