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longerons

/ˈlɔŋɡəˌrɑnz/ /ˈlɑŋɡəˌrɑnz/

Meanings
noun
A thin strip of wood or metal, to which the skin of an aircraft is fastened.

Examples :

"The aircraft's aluminum skin was riveted to the longerons, providing structural support to the wing. "
material technical vehicle machine part structure building industry

Related Words

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration metal

metal noun

/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

Illustration structural

structural noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

Structural steel, used in construction.

"The building's structural steel supports the weight of the roof. "

Illustration aluminum

aluminum noun

/ə.ˈluː.mɨ.nəm/

A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"My bicycle's frame is made of aluminum. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration thin

thin noun

/ˈθɪn/

A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.

"The stamp had a small thin on the back, but it was still usable for mailing the letter. "

Illustration fastened

fastened verb

/ˈfɑːsn̩d/ /ˈfæsn̩d/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration which

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration strip

strip noun

/stɹɪp/

A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.

"The countries were in dispute over the ownership of a strip of desert about 100 metres wide."

Illustration riveted

riveted verb

/ˈrɪvɪtɪd/ /ˈrɪvətɪd/

To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.

"The construction workers riveted the steel beams together to build the bridge. "

Illustration aircraft

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "

Illustration wood

wood noun

/wʊd/

The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

"There was lots of wood on the beach."