shuttle
shu
ˈʃə
shē
ttle
təl
tēl
British pronunciation
/ʃˈʌtə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "shuttle"in English

to shuttle
01

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

Transitive: to shuttle sb between two places
to shuttle definition and meaning
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Examples
The hotel provides a service to shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel and vice versa.
The ferry shuttles passengers across the river throughout the day.
02

to make frequent trips back and forth

Intransitive: to shuttle between two places
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Examples
As part of his job, the sales representative shuttles between the main office and various client locations.
The professor shuttles between the university campuses to teach classes.
Shuttle
01

badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers

02

a weaving tool that is used to carry the weft thread through the warp threads of a loom, consisting of a pointed or flattened wooden or plastic stick with a bobbin or spool of thread or yarn attached to one end

What is a "shuttle"?

A shuttle is a tool used in weaving to move thread across a loom. It is a small, boat-shaped device that holds the thread and carries it back and forth between the vertical threads, called warp, to create fabric. By passing the shuttle through the threads, it helps to interlace the horizontal threads, called weft, with the vertical ones, making the weaving process quicker and more efficient.

03

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

What is a "shuttle"?

A shuttle is a type of transportation service that regularly moves passengers back and forth between two locations, often on a short route. Shuttles are typically smaller vehicles, such as buses or vans, that run on a fixed schedule, making frequent trips throughout the day. They are commonly used to transport people to and from airports, hotels, or other busy areas where public transportation might not be as convenient. Shuttles are designed to provide an easy, affordable way for passengers to travel short distances.

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The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes between the terminal and the hotel.
She took the free shuttle from the parking lot to the stadium.
04

A spacecraft designed to transport people or equipment between Earth and a space station or other celestial destination, typically capable of multiple trips

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The shuttle Discovery completed 39 missions before retiring.
NASA's space shuttle program revolutionized reusable spacecraft.
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