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airframe

air·frame
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [air-freym]
    • /ˈɛərˌfreɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [air-freym]
    • /ˈɛərˌfreɪm/

Definitions of airframe word

  • noun airframe the body of an aircraft, excluding its engines 3
  • noun airframe the structural framework and covering of an airplane, rocket, etc., not including the engine and its related parts 3
  • noun airframe the framework and external covering of an airplane, rocket, etc. 1
  • noun airframe The body of an aircraft as distinct from its engine. 1
  • noun airframe The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant). 0

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Origin of airframe

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; air(plane) + frame

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Parts of speech for Airframe

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

airframe popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

airframe usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with airframe

  • what is an airframe?
  • what is airframe and powerplant?
  • where to buy kenu airframe?

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