oleo
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Definition of oleo
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
“If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.”
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noun
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A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
“If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.”
- (US, uncountable, usually)The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
- (US, dated, uncountable, usually)Synonym of margarine.
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Etymology
Ellipsis of oleo strut.
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