Nacelle Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 19th century (originally denoting the basket of a balloon or car of an airship): from French, from late Latin navicella, diminutive of Latin navis ‘ship’

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Definition:

a streamlined casing on the outside of an aircraft or motor vehicle, especially one housing an aircraft engine

Short Definition:

streamlined casing on outside of aircraft or motor vehicle

Examples:

• a grey aircraft with NAVY painted on the engine nacelles