"shuttlebay" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shuttlebays [plural]
Etymology: From shuttle + bay, the word originally appeared in Star Trek, but has since appeared in a variety of other science-fiction and fantasy contexts. Etymology templates: {{af|en|shuttle|bay}} shuttle + bay Head templates: {{en-noun}} shuttlebay (plural shuttlebays)
  1. (science fiction) A part of a starship in which space shuttles are kept. Wikipedia link: Star Trek Categories (topical): Science fiction

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