astrodome

[as-truh-dohm]

as·tro·dome

[as-truh-dohm]
noun
a transparent dome on top of the fuselage of an aircraft, through which observations are made for celestial navigation.
Also called astro hatch [as-troh] .


Origin:
1940–45; astro- + dome
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Astrodome is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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astrodome (ˈæstrəˌdəʊm)
 
n
1.  Also called: astrohatch a transparent dome on the top of an aircraft, through which observations can be made, esp of the stars
2.  a large domed sports stadium

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