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Meaning of "laika" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAIKA

laika  [ˈlaɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAIKA

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Laika is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAIKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

laika

Laika

Laika was a Soviet space dog who became one of the first animals in space, and the first animal to orbit the Earth. As little was known about the impact of spaceflight on living creatures at the time of Laika's mission, and as the technology to de-orbit had not yet been developed, there was no expectation of Laika's survival. Some scientists believed humans would be unable to survive the launch or the conditions of outer space, so engineers viewed flights by animals as a necessary precursor to human missions. Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, was originally named Kudryavka. She underwent training with two other dogs, and was eventually selected to be the occupant of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 that was launched into outer space on November 3, 1957. Laika died within hours after launch from overheating, possibly caused by a failure of the central R-7 sustainer to separate from the payload. The true cause and time of her death were not made public until 2002; instead, it was widely reported that she died when her oxygen ran out on day six, or as the Soviet government initially claimed, she was euthanised prior to oxygen depletion.

Definition of laika in the English dictionary

The definition of laika in the dictionary is a type of small Russian, Siberian or Nordic hunting dog, or any dog belonging to one of the breeds developed from this. It has a tail that curls over its back, and is typically stocky.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAIKA


balalaika
ˌbæləˈlaɪkə
biker
ˈbaɪkə
dika
ˈdaɪkə
diker
ˈdaɪkə
disliker
dɪsˈlaɪkə
Formica
fɔːˈmaɪkə
hiker
ˈhaɪkə
hitchhiker
ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkə
liker
ˈlaɪkə
mica
ˈmaɪkə
Micah
ˈmaɪkə
misliker
mɪsˈlaɪkə
myrica
mɪˈraɪkə
pica
ˈpaɪkə
pika
ˈpaɪkə
plica
ˈplaɪkə
spica
ˈspaɪkə
spiker
ˈspaɪkə
Streicher
ˈʃtraɪkə
striker
ˈstraɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAIKA

laicity
laicization
laicize
laid
laid paper
laid up
laid-back
laidly
laigh
laik
laiker
Lailat-ul-Qadr
lain
Laine
Laing
Laingian
laipse
lair
lairage
laird

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAIKA

Gernika
kaika
Lake Tanganyika
Nkosi Sikelel´ iAfrika
paprika
perestroika
romaika
Salonika
sika
Spanish paprika
swastika
Tanganyika
tika
troika

Synonyms and antonyms of laika in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «laika» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAIKA

Find out the translation of laika to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of laika from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «laika» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

莱卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

laika
570 millions of speakers

English

laika
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लाइका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ايكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лайка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

laika
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাইকা নামক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

laika
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laika
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Laika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ライカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라이카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laika
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Laika
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லைக்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाइक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laika
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

laika
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Laika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лайка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Laika
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαϊκά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Laika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

laika
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Laika
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of laika

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAIKA»

The term «laika» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.081 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAIKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about laika

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAIKA»

Discover the use of laika in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to laika and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Laika 1
From the dog's point of view, follows the adventures of the dog sent into space by the Soviet Union.
Nick Abadzis, 2009
2
Laika: The 1st Dog in Space
In graphic novel format, explores human interest in space travel throughout history and steps taken to train and send the first dog into space.
Joeming Dunn, 2011
3
Laika: Astronaut Dog
Laika is a stray dog living on the streets of Moscow when she is chosen to be the first ever animal launched into orbit. But her rocket disappears, and everyone thinks Laika is lost forever.
‎2013
4
Hunting Laika Breeds of Russia
This book contains information about four hunting Laika breeds of Russia and their origins, descriptions of the appearance, character, hunting methods, and bibliography. (Animals/Pets)
Vladimir Beregovoy, 2003
5
Grandfather's Laika
Grandpa and his grandson Matthew share their worries and overcome their grief together when Grandpa's dog becomes sick and dies.
Mats Wahl, 1990
6
The Ends of the Earth
The. Testimony. of. Laika. It's taken forever to get this transmitter working. Not so easy when all you've got to work with is a pair of paws, but now I'm going to have my say at last. I'm not sure if any dog out there will ever receive this transmission  ...
Pamela Kearney, 2011
7
Laika
Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. This is her journey. Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives.
Nick Abadzis, 2014
8
The Art and Making of ParaNorman
Offers a behind-the-scenes peak at the forthcoming animated feature film ParaNorman, a movie about a boy destined to save his town from hordes of zombies, made by the same film studio as Coraline.
Jed Alger, 2012
9
From Laika With Love
A Vermont family doctor, aerospace medical research scientist, USAF flight surgeon, and former NASA scientist-astronaut ( NASA Group 4--1965) Graveline looks back on his extraordinary life and achievements.
Duane Graveline, 2008
10
Wildwood
Original and fresh yet steeped in classic fantasy, this is a novel that could have only come from the imagination of Colin Meloy, celebrated for his inventive and fantastic storytelling as the lead singer of the Decemberists.
Colin Meloy, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAIKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term laika is used in the context of the following news items.
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Officers on-track: A special police partnership, by Steve Gilbert …
Watching Laika and Niko track through the years, English says he developed a keen interest in the K-9 unit and its unique skills. “You'd be ... «The Keene Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Portland's Bent Inks Two-Year Production Pact
He previously spent three years as a development executive for LAIKA, also based in the Portland area. Bent Image Labs. Tags: Adult Swim ... «Animation Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Visionist reboots his record label with Acre and Filter Dread split 12"
The imprint has so far put out digital releases by Dark0, SD Laika, Bloom, Saga and LOL Gurlz & The Oracle. If you've been watching closely, ... «Mixmag, Jul 15»
4
How big is the Universe? An awesome interactive explanation
For instance, the interactive graphic tells us that a Soviet dog named Laika once travelled 1,031 miles up into space atop the Sputnik 2 in 1957. «BGR, Jul 15»
5
​5 things to know today, including the New Yorker's Northwest …
At the table were executives from Leatherman Tool Group, Krownlab, The Joinery, LAIKA and Toast among others. It was a fascinating ... «Portland Business Journal, Jul 15»
6
CEO Vacation: For Sentient Jet's Boss, Starting A Family Tradition …
(The area is) Laika Lane in Captiva Island (and) is right off the center of the village and on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. Who were ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
7
Loving cat is not so generous when it comes to sharing the bed
I'm glad that Laika, the feral tabby rescued several years ago from the dangerous streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., has mellowed into a docile and ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
8
The Heroic Russian Space Pup Laika Was Not Given Her Own …
The Russian mutt known as Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth, doing so aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957. More than 50 years after this feat, ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Travis Knight, in some ways an unlikely successor, takes key role in …
All of this adds a degree of curiosity to the news Tuesday that Travis Knight, CEO of Hillsboro-based stop-motion animation studio Laika Inc., ... «Portland Business Journal, Jun 15»
10
Fancy Hot Dogs Coming to The UFO Factory July 4
The UFO Factory's long-awaited hot dog kitchen is nearly ready for its debut. Laika Dog will open July 4 with fancy hot dogs. The UFO Factory ... «Eater Detroit, Jun 15»

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