airframe

English

Etymology

From air +‎ frame.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/, enPR: âr'frām'

Noun

airframe (plural airframes)

  1. The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
    This airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.

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