oleo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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
  1. The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
noun
  1. Synonym of margarine.

Word forms

oleo oleos

Etymology

Ellipsis of oleo strut.

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