landing gear
The term "landing gear" refers to the components that support and stabilize an aircraft during ground operations, including takeoff and landing.
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Definition
B2Aviation
(technical)The system of wheels and other components that support an aircraft during takeoff, landing, and taxiing.
Example
- The landing gear was lowered as the plane approached the runway.
- Engineers are testing a new design for more durable landing gear.
B2Trucking
(technical)The bipod stand near the front of a truck trailer that keeps it level when not attached to a tractor truck.
Example
- The truck driver extended the landing gear before detaching the trailer.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "landing gear":
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