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View synonyms for G-suit
G-suit
or g-suit
[ jee-soot ]
noun
, Aeronautics, Aerospace.
- 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
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of G-suit1
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; g(ravity) suit; anti- ( def ) for anti-G suit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of G-suit1
C20: from g ( ravity ) suit
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Example Sentences
Stiffly, he got to his feet and began to climb into his G suit.
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