Airspace

Quick meaning: Airspace is a noun meaning (aviation) that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.

Meaning

(aviation) that part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.

More Meanings

1. (broadcasting) Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.
2. The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air.
3. (construction) The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation.
4. (politics, aviation) A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.

Example Sentences

Holonym: aerospace (not synonymous)

The legalisation of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace.

Various European countries transferred the aviation control of their adjoining airspace to Eurocontrol, while each retaining legal jurisdiction.

During the war, Israel quickly took control of much of Iran's airspace, and attacked its military infrastructure. Top commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and the army were swiftly killed.

Word Forms

• airspaces
• air space

Related Words

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