landing gear

American

noun

the wheels, floats, etc., of an aircraft, upon which it lands and moves on ground or water.

landing gear British

noun

another name for undercarriage

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Etymology

Origin of landing gear

First recorded in 1910–15

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landing gear

The BA plane which temporarily blocked the runway at Gatwick Airport reportedly experienced a landing gear issue.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Firefighters responded to a small airplane crash at the Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, a wreck caused by faulty landing gear within the aircraft, airport officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Aerospace and defense—where Carpenter’s alloys are used for landing gear, fasteners, and other components—comprises two-thirds of revenue.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

The company makes components for landing gear, wings and fuselage.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

He stepped back and realized what it was: a huge tire attached to an airplane’s landing gear.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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