nose cap
A 'nose cap' is used in various fields, including aviation, military, and historical firearms, to protect and streamline the front end of an object.
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Definition
B2Aeronautics
(technical)A protective covering on the front end of an aircraft fuselage to reduce aerodynamic drag and protect the structure.
Example
- The engineers inspected the nose cap of the aircraft for any damage.
B2Military
(technical)The front part of a missile or shell, often containing explosives or a timer.
Example
- The missile's nose cap was designed to penetrate armor before detonating.
C1Historical Firearms
(historical)A protective cap on the end of a gunstock.
Example
- The antique rifle featured an ornate nose cap on its wooden stock.
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