landing gear

[/ˈlændɪŋ ɡɪr/]
nounpl: landing gears
trem de pouso
1. the wheels, skids, or floats that support an aircraft when it lands and when it is on the ground
The pilot extended the landing gear before descending to the runway.
O piloto estendeu o trem de pouso antes de descer à pista.
2. the mechanical system that allows an aircraft to take off and land safely
Modern aircraft have retractable landing gear to reduce drag during flight.
As aeronaves modernas têm trem de pouso retrátil para reduzir a resistência durante o voo.
The term 'trem de pouso' is universally understood in Brazilian aviation and aerospace industries. It is a technical term with no casual or slang variations. In Portugal, 'trem de aterragem' is the traditional term, though 'trem de pouso' has become increasingly common due to international aviation standardization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undercarriagelanding wheelschassis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trem de pouso
Standard technical term used in aviation
São Paulo
trem de pouso
Most common usage in aviation industry
Portugal
trem de aterragem
Portuguese variation; 'trem de pouso' is also understood
General English
undercarriage
British English alternative term

Related Words

aircraftrunwaytakeofffuselagehydraulic systembrakes

Related Idioms & Phrases

gear up - to prepare for something
wheels up - aircraft taking off with landing gear retracted
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