Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of landing gear

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

landing gear

noun

Definitions

  1. The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft; its undercarriage.

    Example: Modern landing gear usually has a tricycle configuration.

  2. Any of the assemblies which support an aircraft when it is on the ground.

    Example: Large modern commercial aircraft have a nose landing gear and two main landing gears.

  3. (trucking) the bipod stand found near the front end underneath a truck trailer, used to keep the trailer level when not attached to a tractor truck.