tailwheel en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *taglą Proto-West Germanic *tagl Old English tæġl Middle English tayl English tail Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-redup. Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *kʷekʷléh₂ Proto-Germanic *hweulō Old English hwēol Middle English whel English wheel English tailwheel From tail + wheel.
Meanings
- A wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft that supports it when on the ground.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tailwheels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
tricycle landing gear · taildragger
Translations (4)
pl koło ogonowe tylne (wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft) · ja 尾輪 (wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft) · fi pyrstöpyörä (wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft) · de Spornrad (wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft)