Landing gear

Noun

Définitions

1.NounThe wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft.

"Modern landing gear usually has a tricycle configuration."

2.NounAny of the assemblies which support an aircraft when it is on the ground.

"Large modern commercial aircraft have a nose landing gear and two main landing gears."

3.NounThe bipod stand found near the front end underneath a truck trailer, used to keep the trailer level when not attached to a tractor truck.

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