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air space

air space is the alternative spelling of airspace.

Meaning of airspace

Noun

airspace (countable and uncountable, plural airspaces)

  1. 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.
    • Holonym: aerospace (not synonymous)
  2. That part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.
  3. Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.
    • The legalisation of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace.
  4. The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air.
  5. The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation.

Forms of air space

pluralair spaces

Questions about air space

What is air space the alternative spelling of?
Air space is the alternative spelling of airspace.

Words near air space in the dictionary

  1. air signs
  2. air sleeve
  3. air sleeves
  4. air sock
  5. air socks
  6. air space
  7. air spaces
  8. air speed
  9. air sport
  10. air sports
  11. air squat

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