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Book: Sunset of the Sabertooth
Words & Phrases

Learn the following nouns. These are things found inside a moon-base.

  Noun Picture Meaning
1. astronaut
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Astronaut a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft and perform tasks in space
2. moon base
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Moon Base a place for astronauts to stay for short periods when they visit the moon
3. spacecraft
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Spacecraft a vehicle for travelling in space
4. space suit
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Space Suit a protective suit worn by astronauts in space
5. air tank
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Air Tank a life support backpack supplying oxygen to astronauts to breath
6. helmet
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Helmet a hat made of hard materials to protect the head
7. gloves
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Gloves clothing worn on the hands to protect or to keep them warm
8. Boots
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Boots strong, heavy shoes that cover the whole foot and lower part of the leg; worn for protection
9. see-through visor
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See-through Visor transparent, movable, front part of a helmet to protect the eyes or the face

Reference: Cambridge Dictionaries Online, Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary