space probe

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [speys prohb]
- /speɪs proʊb/
- /speɪs prəʊb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [speys prohb]
- /speɪs proʊb/

Definitions of space probe words

noun space probe Aerospace. an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and transmit data back to earth. 1
countable noun space probe A space probe is a spacecraft with no people in it which is sent into space in order to study the planets and send information about them back to earth. 0
noun space probe a vehicle, such as a satellite, equipped to obtain scientific information, normally transmitted back to earth by radio, about the atmosphere, surface, and temperature of a planet, conditions in space, etc 0

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Origin of space probe

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Space probe

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space probe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for space probe

noun space probe

lander — a space probe designed to land on a planet or other solid celestial body.

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