airframe

noun

Definition of airframenext
as in aircraft

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Recent Examples of airframe That gives operators the option to use the same airframe for jobs ranging from land surveys to ecological monitoring. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026 The more engineers push to save weight, Datta notes, the more flexible the airframe becomes, making the wings and other structures more prone to bending, twisting, and vibration. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026 In addition, the airframe was upgraded for greater stability in flight to prevent the patient from swinging excessively. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 In the event of an emergency, a rocket deploys a nylon parachute from the airframe in seconds, allowing the plane to land safely. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airframe
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  1. aircraft
  2. airplane
  3. plane
  4. ship
  5. airship
  6. helicopter
Noun
  • And then the spontaneous cheers and shouts erupted as the aircraft, full of returning troops, lifted off the South Vietnam air strip.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • They were told that the plane was blown over by wind, and that the aircraft was parked in its stall when the incident happened.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of aircraft
Noun
  • Others laughed and rose from their seats as former President Barack Obama appeared in person and welcomed the airplane of veterans to Washington before Veterans Day in 2025.
    — Scott Parrott, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Think of turning to grab your suitcase and hoisting it into an airplane’s overhead bin.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of airplane
Noun
  • Deputies said those aboard a nearby boat came to the assistance of possibly two people on the plane.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The people who were killed on the plane are owed a duty of safety and a duty of care by the manufacturer of the aircraft, the pilot and all involved parties, but the same duty is owed to the people on the ground.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of plane
Noun
  • Matthew Pinhey, commanding officer of the Doyle, told the Herald from the deck of the ship, with clear, blue skies overhead.
    — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Florida panhandle county has sunk hundreds of artificial reefs, many of which are ships or boats.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of ship
Noun
  • This means the airship can handle wind speeds of up to 45 km/h, but the company also uses weather forecasts to plan inspection routes that take advantage of wind direction rather than fighting against it.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The stratospheric platform has an auto-navigation system that allows the airship to fly on its own between point A and point B while accounting for factors like local wind conditions, Truong explained.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of airship
Noun
  • Along the way Leo will take 12 flights, including two helicopter rides, give 36 speeches and visit 10 cities including Cusco, Peru, which sits more than 11,000 feet above sea level.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Across 161 training events, the two militaries practiced coordinated operations using naval vessels, aircraft and helicopters.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of helicopter

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