Oleo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oleo is a noun meaning (US) The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
Meaning
(US) The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
More Meanings
- (US, dated) Synonym of margarine.
- (aviation) 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.
Example Sentences
If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.
Word Forms
- oleos
Synonyms for oleo
Depending on context, synonyms include margarine, marge, oleomargarine, margarin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include marge, oleomargarine, margarine, margarin, chromo, spread.
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