"spacelegs" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From space + legs, after sea legs. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|space|legs}} space + legs Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} spacelegs pl (plural only)
  1. (science fiction) The ability to work confidently in space, or a zero-gravity environment. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: space legs
    Sense id: en-spacelegs-en-noun-SlH6hpow Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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