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landing gear

noun

: the wheels and other parts of an aircraft that support its weight when it is on the ground

Full Definition of LANDING GEAR

:  the part that supports the weight of an airplane or spacecraft when in contact with the land or water
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First Known Use of LANDING GEAR

1911

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