单词 | ski-wheel |
释义 | > as lemmasski-wheel ski-wheel n. on the undercarriage of an aircraft: a combination of ski and wheel (see quots.). ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > a means of conveyance through the air > aeroplane > parts of aircraft > [noun] > landing gear > wheel tail wheel1910 nose wheel1934 ski-wheel1938 1938 C. Winchester Wonders World Aviation 979/2 It sometimes happens that flights to the northern parts of Canada necessitate a take-off fit only for wheels and a destination with ground fit only for skis. This indicates that there is a need for a ski-wheel combination. 1958 Edmonton (Alberta) Jrnl. 24 June iii. 17/8 A pilot on ski-wheels who runs into trouble will pick a lake or river, set down parallel to the shore, and ski neatly up onto the beach before his aircraft loses its forward momentum and sinks. < as lemmas |
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