nacelle
nacelle
Definition
na·celle (nə sel′)
noun
a streamlined enclosure on an aircraft, esp. for an engine
Etymology: Fr < LL navicella, dim. of L navis, a ship: see navy
nacelle
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: It has IM engines nacelles and a complete set of flaps - with track guides - the whole lot!
Adjective modifier
- outer: The underside of the outer nacelle - the jetpipe has been painted and the join between nacelle & wing filled and rubbed down.
- inner: Units under the inner engine nacelles, each consisting of one wheel and two shock absorber struts.
- left: At that point, a flight control system hydraulic line the left nacelle ruptured under pressure.
Modifies a noun
- assembly: The new nacelle assembly and blades sets for both turbines were shipped with the control panels shortly afterward.
Noun used with modifier
- headlamp: The headlamp nacelle is the major departure in terms of new bits, and leads to many other details.
- headlight: Inside the headlight nacelle, disconnect the rev counter ( tachometer ) cable.
- engine: A small amount of gloss black paint has been applied above the engine nacelles.
- turbine: The compressed air supply in the turbine nacelle is only used to release the mechanical brake on a ` start ' command.
- aircraft: At Prestwick Service Center we are specialists in the maintenance repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelle systems.
- warp: There are no weak points on the enemy ships and even shooting warp nacelles does no extra damage.
