Fuselaje (en. Fuselage)

/fuseˈlaxe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Part of the airplane that contains the cabin for passengers or cargo.
The fuselage of the new airplane is more aerodynamic.
El fuselaje del nuevo avión es más aerodinámico.
Central body of an aircraft from which wings and tail are attached.
A lighter fuselage is being built to improve flight efficiency.
Se está construyendo un fuselaje más ligero para mejorar la eficiencia del vuelo.
Construction and material of an airplane that provide its strength and shape.
The fuselage is made of composite materials that offer great strength.
El fuselaje está hecho de materiales compuestos que ofrecen gran resistencia.

Etymology

It comes from the French 'fuselage', which means 'body of an airplane', derived from 'fuseler', which means 'to shape a fuselage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

airplane fuselage
Central part where passengers are located.
fuselaje del avión
damage to the fuselage
Deterioration in the structure of the airplane.
daño en el fuselaje
cargo fuselage
Structure intended to transport goods.
fuselaje de carga

Related Words

airplane
Aerial vehicle that flies.
avión
aerodynamics
Study of bodies in motion through the air.
aerodinámica
structure
Set of elements that form a whole.
estructura

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to the part of the airplane where passengers sit.
In the fuselage, all the seats are comfortable.
En el fuselaje, todos los asientos son cómodos.
Usage in aviation slang to informally refer to the airplane in general.
That fuselage flies well in adverse conditions.
Ese fuselaje vuela bien en condiciones adversas.