airspace
noun C1- 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)
- That part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.
- 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.
- The portion of an enclosed area which contains air, especially breathable air.
- The cavity in a cavity wall containing air for insulation.
Plural airspaces
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