noun
a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
• Syn: ↑spacecraft, ↑space vehicle
• Hypernyms: ↑craft, ↑satellite, ↑artificial satellite, ↑orbiter
• Hyponyms:
↑lander, ↑lunar excursion module, ↑lunar module, ↑LEM, ↑space capsule, ↑capsule, ↑space shuttle, ↑starship, ↑spaceship
• Part Meronyms: ↑cabin, ↑heat shield, ↑inertial guidance system, ↑inertial navigation system, ↑module
Useful english dictionary. 2012.