airframes
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/ˈɛrˌfreɪmz/
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/ˈeəˌfreɪmz/
(airframe)
aircraft structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airframe' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'frame', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'frame' refers to a supporting structure.
Historical Evolution
'Airframe' was coined in the early 20th century as aviation technology developed, combining 'air' and 'frame' to describe the aircraft's structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the basic structure of an aircraft, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/08 00:36