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 company manufactures landing gear, jet engines and other materials for commercial and military aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

The incident appeared to take place at GKN Aerospace, which builds engine structures, landing gear and other products for commercial and military aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 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

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities said.

From BBC ● May 30, 2025

The lunar module had a wire dangling below one landing gear.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

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