Landing gear

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft; its undercarriage. countable, uncountable

    "Modern landing gear usually has a tricycle configuration."

  2. 2
    an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of the assemblies which support an aircraft when it is on the ground. countable

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

  4. 4
    The bipod stand found near the front end underneath a truck trailer, used to keep the trailer level when not attached to a tractor truck. countable, uncountable

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