shuttle

shuttle
n. & v.
—n.
1 a a bobbin with two pointed ends used for carrying the weft-thread across between the warp-threads in weaving. b a bobbin carrying the lower thread in a sewing-machine.
2 a train, bus, etc., going to and fro over a short route continuously.
3 = SHUTTLECOCK.
4 = space shuttle.
—v.
1 intr. & tr. move or cause to move to and fro like a shuttle.
2 intr. travel in a shuttle.
Phrases and idioms:
shuttle armature Electr. an armature with a single coil wound on an elongated iron bobbin. shuttle diplomacy negotiations conducted by a mediator who travels successively to several countries. shuttle service a train or bus etc. service operating to and fro over a short route.
Etymology: OE scytel dart f. Gmc: cf. SHOOT

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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