fuselage
nounfemininetécnico/fuzɨˈlaʒɐ̃j̃/medium
fu·se·la·gem
Definition
The main body of an aircraft, housing the cockpit, passengers, and cargo.
The fuselage was constructed from lightweight materials.
Engineers examined the fuselage for stress fractures.
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Common collocations
aircraft fuselagefuselage structure
Etymology
Do francês 'fuselage', de 'fuselé' (afuselado).