The fuselage
Example: Fuselage forms main body of aircraft structure
Definition
The fuselage is the main body of an aircraft, housing the crew, passengers, and cargo. It serves as the central structure to which the wings, tail, and landing gear are attached, providing strength and aerodynamic shape to the airplane.
Etymology
The word "fuselage" comes from the French word 'fuselé,' meaning 'spindle-shaped.' It was adopted in the early 20th century to describe the streamlined, elongated body of an aircraft, reflecting its tapered design similar to a spindle.
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"The fuselage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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