tailhook en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + hook.
Meanings
- A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tailhooks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cs přistávací hák (a device used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings)