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air·frame

(âr′frām′)

The structure of an aircraft, such as an airplane, helicopter, or rocket, exclusive of its engine.

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airframe

(ˈɛəˌfreɪm)

(Aeronautics) the body of an aircraft, excluding its engines

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air•frame

(ˈɛərˌfreɪm)

n.

the framework and external covering of an airplane, rocket, etc.

[1930–35]

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airframe - the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)

framework - a structure supporting or containing something

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airframe

[ˈɛəfreɪm] N → armazón m or f (de avión)

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