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capsule

/kæpsjuːl/ noun · British & US
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What does capsule mean?

noun

A small, self-contained package, especially one made of a rigid material, used for storing or carrying something. A sealed container, especially one used for space travel.

Example

"The astronaut returned to Earth in a small capsule."

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