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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shuttle

/ˈʃʌtəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shuttle mean?

noun, verb

A device for carrying people or goods, typically between two fixed points, especially one that moves along a fixed path, such as a railway or a cable. To move or cause something to move quickly back and forth between two points.

Example

"The space shuttle was launched into orbit, carrying a crew of six astronauts."

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