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pressure suit

 

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Noun pressure suit has 1 sense
  1. pressure suit - protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
    --1 is a kind of
    protective garment
    --1 has particulars: anti-G suit, G suit; spacesuit

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Pressure Suit

Description:

A pressure suit is a specialized piece of clothing designed to protect the wearer from the hazardous conditions of high or low pressure environments, such as outer space or deep-sea exploration. It ensures the necessary pressure is maintained around the body to prevent any harm caused by extreme pressure differentials.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A suit designed to provide pressurized protection in extreme environments.

Example: Astronauts wear pressure suits during spacewalks to withstand the vacuum of space.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A suit worn by pilots in high-altitude flights to maintain suitable pressure inside the cabin.

Example: The fighter pilot wore a pressure suit to prevent decompression sickness during the high-altitude mission.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A suit used by divers for deep-sea exploration, providing protection from crushing pressures.

Example: The marine biologist relied on a pressure suit to safely explore the depths of the ocean.

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