nosewheel

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Noun

nosewheel - a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear

landing gear - an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground

wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

Translations

nosewheel

[ˈnəʊzwiːl] N (Aer) → rueda f delantera de aterrizaje

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