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nosewheel

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Noun1.nosewheel - a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear
landing gear - an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground
wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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nosewheel [ˈnəʊzwiːl] N (Aer) → rueda f delantera de aterrizaje
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Early reports suggest the nosewheel collapse took place while still on the runway.
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The first I knew anything about it was when the pilot came on the intercom and said there was a problem showing on his cockpit display with the nosewheel.
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