"Airspeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: air + -speak Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|air|speak}} air + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Airspeak (uncountable)
  1. A controlled form of natural language based on English and designed to facilitate communication between aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): English

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