landing gear

Definition of landing gear

land´ing gear`
n.1.The wheels and attached structures under an airplane that support it and allow it to move when on the ground; also, the floats or pontoons of an amphibious airplane together with their supporting structures. Landing gear may be fixed rigidly in place, or retractable when in flight.

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aeroplane, airplane, landing skids, nosewheel, plane, undercarriage
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