shuttle
|shut/tle|
/ˈʃʌtəl/
back-and-forth movement
Etymology
'shuttle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scytel,' where 'scyt-' meant 'to shoot' or 'dart.'
'scytel' transformed into the Middle English word 'schutel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'shuttle.'
Initially, it meant 'a dart or arrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for weaving' and 'a form of transportation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used in weaving to carry the weft thread back and forth between the warp threads.
The weaver used a shuttle to create intricate patterns.
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Noun 2
a form of transportation that travels regularly between two places.
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39