Associations to the word «Hangar»

Wiktionary

HANGAR, noun. A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.
HANGAR QUEEN, noun. (idiomatic) (slang) (military) (aviation) A grounded aircraft which is kept so that its parts can be used in other aircraft.
HANGAR QUEEN, noun. (idiomatic) (slang) (aviation) An aircraft which requires a great deal of regular maintenance and has an unfavorable ratio of maintenance time to flight time.
HANGAR RASH, noun. (colloquial) minor damage caused to an aircraft caused by collisions with a hangar, structures, or another aircraft. Compare with road rash.

Dictionary definition

HANGAR, noun. A large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained.

Wise words

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