El tren d'aterratge
Example: El tren d'aterratge del avió va fallar durant l'aterratge.
Definition
"El tren d'aterratge" refers to the landing gear of an aircraft, which is the structure that supports the plane during landing and while it is on the ground, allowing it to taxi, take off, and land safely.
Etymology
The term "el tren d'aterratge" comes from Catalan, where "tren" means 'train' or 'set,' and "aterratge" means 'landing.' Together, they describe the assembly of wheels and supports that enable an airplane to land and move on the ground. Did you know? The word 'tren' in this context is metaphorical, likening the gear to a 'train' that carries the plane during landing.
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"El tren d'aterratge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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