main gear en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The primary landing gear of an aircraft, generally located slightly behind the aircraft's center of mass (or slightly ahead of it on a taildragger aircraft) and carrying the majority of the aircraft's weight.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maingear | alternative | lexicographic | |
| main gears | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
nosewheel · nosegear · tailwheel