Meaning of oleo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
2. The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
   US, uncountable, usually
3. Margarine.
   US, dated, uncountable, usually

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“If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.”

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