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Meaning of "airframe" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AIRFRAME

airframe  [ˈɛəˌfreɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AIRFRAME

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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Airframe is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AIRFRAME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

airframe

Airframe

The airframe of an aircraft is its mechanical structure. It is typically considered to include fuselage, wings and undercarriage and exclude the propulsion system. Airframe design is a field of aerospace engineering that combines aerodynamics, materials technology and manufacturing methods to achieve balances of performance, reliability and cost.

Definition of airframe in the English dictionary

The definition of airframe in the dictionary is the body of an aircraft, excluding its engines.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AIRFRAME


bedframe
ˈbedˌfreɪm
brame
breɪm
crame
kreɪm
doorframe
ˈdɔːˌfreɪm
enframe
ɪnˈfreɪm
fraim
freɪm
frame
freɪm
grame
ɡreɪm
half-frame
ˈhɑːfˌfreɪm
headframe
ˈhɛdˌfreɪm
mainframe
ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm
misframe
ˌmɪsˈfreɪm
packframe
ˈpækˌfreɪm
reframe
riːˈfreɪm
sub-frame
ˈsʌbfreɪm
wireframe
ˈwaɪəˌfreɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AIRFRAME

airdropping
Aire
Airedale
Airedale terrier
airer
airfare
airfield
airflow
airfoil
airforce base
airfreight
airgap
airglow
airgraph
airhead
airhole
airier
airiest
airily
airiness

WORDS THAT END LIKE AIRFRAME

A-frame
arame
climbing frame
clip frame
cold frame
embroidery frame
freeze-frame
garden frame
half frame
in the frame
inertial reference frame
picture frame
portal frame
printing frame
sampling frame
still frame
stop-frame
time frame
walking frame
window frame
Zimmer frame

Synonyms and antonyms of airframe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «airframe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AIRFRAME

Find out the translation of airframe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of airframe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «airframe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

机身
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fuselaje
570 millions of speakers

English

airframe
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एयरफ्रेम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هيكل الطائرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

планера
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fuselagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

airframe
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cellule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerangka pesawat udara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zelle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

機体
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Airframe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khung máy bay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏர்ஃபிரேமின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एअरफ्रेम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uçak gövdesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cellula
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samolotach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

планера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

corpuri de aeronave
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αεροσκάφους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlieg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flygplansskrov
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flyskroget
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of airframe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AIRFRAME»

The term «airframe» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.663 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AIRFRAME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about airframe

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AIRFRAME»

Discover the use of airframe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to airframe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Airframe: A Novel
A fatal mid-air collision involving a commercial airliner prompts a frantic, desperate investigation into the causes of the accident, in a thriller exploring the issue of safety and security in the aircraft industry.
Michael Crichton, 2011
2
Airframe Test Guide 2011: The Fast-Track to Study for and ...
Comprehensive preparation and study software for the AMT Airframe FAA Knowledge Exam.
Dale Crane, 2010
3
A & P technician airframe workbook
Contains questions covering the airframe section of aviation technician training. Designed to be used with the A&P technician airframe textbook. Answer key bound into back of workbook.
IAP, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc, 1992
4
Military Airframe Costs: The Effects of Advanced Materials ...
Analyzes the effects of materials and manufacturing techniques on airframe costs and explores the implications of these effects on acquisition policy.
Obaid Younossi, Michael Kennedy, John C. Graser, 2001
5
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook
Emphasis in this volume is on theory and methods of application." - preface of book.
Faa, United States. Federal Aviation Administration, 2009
6
A critique of aircraft airframe cost models
Some of the lessons learned in this review may be helpful in pointing out how the next generation of aircraft airframe cost models could be improved.
Joseph P. Large, K. M. S. Gillespie, 1977
7
Military Airframe Acquisition Costs: The Effects of Lean ...
This report examines the package of new tools and techniques known as lean production to see if it would enable aircraft manufacturers to produce new weapon systems at costs below those predicted by historical cost estimating models.
Cynthia R. Cook, John C. Graser, 2001
8
Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Standards for General, ...
Aviation.
Federal Aviation Administration, 2009
9
Airframe
Both metallic and nonmetallic structures as well as assembly and rigging are covered in this volume.
Dale Crane, Terry Michmerhuizen, Leard Wylie, 1999
10
The Effects of Advanced Materials on Airframe Operating and ...
Presents a methodology for forecasting operating and support costs for airframe parts made form advanced materials versus parts made from aluminum.
Raj Raman, John C. Graser, Obaid Younossi, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AIRFRAME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term airframe is used in the context of the following news items.
1
More training fleet sales for Cirrus
Each is equipped with Cirrus' signature airframe parachute system. Advertisement. Explore related topics:businesstransportationCirrus ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
2
French aerospace firms eye stronger presence in PH
... and scheduled heavy maintenance checks; airframe structural inspections; repairs; modifications; paint-stripping; painting of aircraft exteriors; ... «Rappler, Jul 15»
3
Mystery flight survivors seek answers
The C-124A, tail number 49-244, was a virtually brand-new airplane, with barely 325 flight hours on its airframe and engines and no record of ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
Pierpont brings training program to Guard members in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG — Pierpont Community & Technical College completed its second FAA Airframe and Power Plant Technician Certification ... «The Exponent Telegram, Jul 15»
5
National Transportation Safety Board to lead investigation of fatal …
Jodi said investigators would look into the pilot's background and familiarity with the airframe, as well as the construction of the helicopter itself, ... «Summit Daily News, Jul 15»
6
Mighty vulcan's last flight seen by Souters
Sadly, however, no amount of money can alter the fact that XH558's airframe and engines are now at the end of their lives. The Avro Vulcan ... «Selkirk Weekend Advertiser, Jul 15»
7
Russia's 5 Most Dangerous Warplanes
The Flanker airframe has also been repeatedly refitted to take on new roles. For example, the Su-34 “Fullback” variant fills the fighter-bomber ... «The National Interest Online, Jul 15»
8
NASA dropped this Cessna 82 feet... for your safety
Which brings us to the crash test. NASA purchased three older Cessna 172s, because it's the most common airframe of all time. (As you'll see, ... «Engadget, Jul 15»
9
US Navy retires Prowler electronic attack aircraft after close to 45 …
This is not an issue for its successor, since it is based on the same F/A-18E/F Super Hornet airframe as the navy's current fleet defence fighter. «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»
10
What does it take to restore a World War Two Spitfire?
The company is now in effect an aircraft manufacturer in miniature: in its workshops its engineers carry out design work, metal work, airframe ... «BBC News, Jul 15»

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