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airframe

/ˈɛərfreɪm/ noun · British & US
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What does airframe mean?

noun

The structural part of an aircraft, excluding engines, control surfaces, and other detachable items. The main structure of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, and tail.

Example

"The airframe of the plane was damaged in the crash."

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