Shuttle

A shuttle, in general, is something which travels back and forth between places in a regular manner.

• a loom component, for which see below (this is the original meaning).
• the Space Shuttle,
• a public transport system, either one which travels between two stations, such as bus or train, or a hybrid vehicle for hire service that combines features of a bus and a taxi

A shuttle in weaving is a device used with a loom that is thrown back and forth between the threads of the warp in order to weave in the woof. Shuttles are often made of flowering dogwood wood because it is so hard, resists splintering, and finishes very smooth.