Associations to the word «Nacelle»

Wiktionary

NACELLE, noun. A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew.
NACELLE, noun. The part between the tower and rotor of a wind turbine.
NACELLE, noun. The compartment that holds passengers on a hot-air balloon, a dirigible, or an aerostat; a gondola.
NACELLE, noun. (obsolete) A small boat.

Dictionary definition

NACELLE, noun. A streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine.

Wise words

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