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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.

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