What does "oleo" mean?

A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.

What is a synonym for "oleo"?

Common synonyms include: margarine, butter, buttermilk, certified milk, cheese, condensed milk.

Oleo

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
"If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing."
2
The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine. US, uncountable, usually
3
Margarine. US, dated, uncountable, usually
4
a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter wordnet