The landing gear
Example: Landing gear supports aircraft during landing and taxiing
Definition
"The landing gear" is the structure on an aircraft that supports it when it is on the ground, allowing it to land, taxi, and take off safely. It typically includes wheels, struts, and shock absorbers that absorb the impact of landing and provide stability.
Etymology
The term "the landing gear" comes from combining 'landing', referring to the aircraft's return to the ground, and 'gear', meaning equipment or apparatus. The phrase evolved as aviation technology developed to describe the critical components that enable safe ground operations after flight.
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"The landing gear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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