arresting gear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of arresting gear
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Its "critical technologies," largely the electromagnetic launch system, aircraft arresting gear and radar, drove about 40% of the cost increases, according to a report released in June by the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2018
On his bragging list: The carrier features a new reactor plant, propulsion system, electric plant, electromagnetic aircraft launch system, advanced aircraft arresting gear, dual band radar and integrated warfare systems.
From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2017
Critical components like the electromagnetic catapults and the advanced arresting gear - responsible for allowing planes to safely take off and land - have had much-publicized growing pains.
From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2017
On his last scheduled carrier landing aboard the old Saratoga in 1941, his plane hook skipped over the arresting gear, and he crashed into the landing barrier at high speed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Without that barrier, planes that missed the arresting gear were almost certain to damage others on the deck.
From Time Magazine Archive
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