Tailhook
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailhook is a noun meaning A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier.
Meaning
A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier.
Word Forms
- tailhooks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trap, armhook, uplock, tail, skyhook, taildragger.
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