airframe
/ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/
Ɛɹ · fɹe(ɪ)m (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
Etymology
From air + frame.
Example Sentences
- "This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800."
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