G suit

noun

: a suit designed to counteract the physiological effects of acceleration on an aviator or astronaut

Word History

Etymology

gravity suit

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of G suit was in 1944

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“G suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/G%20suit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

G suit

noun
: a suit designed to counteract the effects of acceleration on an aviator or astronaut
Etymology

gravity suit

Medical Definition

G suit

noun
: a suit designed to counteract the physiological effects of acceleration on an aviator or astronaut

called also anti-G suit

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