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airframe

noun

Definition of airframe

as in aircraft

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Recent Examples of airframe Quesst—a needle-nosed experimental aircraft with an airframe designed to reduce the typical sonic boom to a sonic thump. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 The work addresses a longstanding challenge in lightweight airframe design by increasing structural strength and stability without adding unnecessary weight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 At least that seems to be the message from our winners this year in aviation, where the focus is just as much on technology gains and cabin refinement as on enlarging the airframe. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The company supplies airframe and engine structures and landing gear, among other aerospace products. — Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for airframe

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FireSat will help incident commanders get better information more quickly, and, unlike fire-spotting aircraft, the satellites can linger over a fire for days or weeks and aren’t hampered by high winds or smoke.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
New York Harbor will host an international Parade of Sail featuring dozens of tall ships and more than 100 military aircraft in an aerial review.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of aircraft

Noun

In the Owens Valley, thermals — columns of warm, rising air — rocket paragliders to altitudes higher than most small airplanes can fly.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Made from a quick-drying, breathable nylon fabric, these pants wick away sweat on a stuffy airplane or long hike.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of airplane

Noun

Shorts expose your legs to the germy airport terminal and plane seats, ensuring that your first stop on your vacation is the hotel shower.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
But for some Gen Zers, the hardest part comes after the plane has landed back home, when the Venmo requests go out.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of plane

Noun

The plane doubles as a playset and airship and features more than 15 pieces, including a puppy companion.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Fearing that the Italians would seize credit, Amundsen teamed up with American entrepreneur Lincoln Ellsworth to purchase the airship.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2026

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