tailwheel

English

Etymology

tail +‎ wheel

Noun

tailwheel (plural tailwheels)

(aviation) A wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft that supports it when on the ground.

Translations

wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft

German: Spornrad n
Japanese: 尾輪 (びりん, birin)

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