oleo
Meanings
noun
- 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.
noun
- The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
noun
- Synonym of margarine.
Word forms
Etymology
Ellipsis of oleo strut.
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