airlock

/ˌɛərˈlɑk/
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Other forms: airlocks

Definitions of airlock
  1. noun
    a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
    synonyms: air lock
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    type of:
    chamber
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
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