fuselage

/ˈfjuːsɪlɪdʒ/ /ˈfjuːsəlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The main body of an aircraft, excluding the wings, tail, and undercarriage.

“The pilot inspected the damaged fuselage after the plane crash.”

2. noun

The main body of a spacecraft, excluding the engines and other external parts.

“The spacecraft’s fuselage was designed to withstand extreme temperatures.”

3. noun

The main body of a submarine, excluding the propellers and other external parts.

“The submarine’s fuselage was made of high-strength steel to withstand pressure.”

4. noun

The main body of a vehicle, excluding the wheels and other external parts.

“The vehicle’s fuselage was designed to be aerodynamic and fuel-efficient.”

Synonyms

  • body
  • mainframe

Antonyms

  • tail
  • wing