cheatline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃiːtlaɪn/
Etymology
From cheat + line, because the first cheatlines aimed to "cheat the eye", making aircraft appear more streamlined.
Meanings
- In civil aviation, a decorative horizontal band of color applied to both sides of an aircraft's fuselage of as part of its livery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheatlines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |