pressure suit

/ˌprɛʃər sut/
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Other forms: pressure suits

Definitions of pressure suit
  1. noun
    protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying
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    types:
    G suit, anti-G suit
    worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration
    spacesuit
    a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space
    type of:
    protective garment
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
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