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longeron

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒn(d)ʒərɒn/
Definition of longeron

noun

  • a longitudinal structural component of an aircraft’s fuselage.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, literally 'girder'

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Definition of longeron in the US English dictionary
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