airframe en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- âr'frām'
- /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/
Etymology
From air + frame.
Meanings
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The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| airframes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |