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arrester hook

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun arrester hook has 1 sense
  1. arrester, arrester hook - a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
    --1 is a kind of restraint, constraint
    --1 is a part of aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop, attack aircraft carrier

Definitions from the Web

Arrester Hook

Definition:

An arrester hook, also known as a tailhook, is a device used on aircraft carriers to rapidly decelerate an aircraft during landing, enabling it to safely stop in a short distance.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A metal device mounted on the rear underside of an aircraft to engage arresting wires on an aircraft carrier's deck during landing.

Example Sentence:

The pilot skillfully caught the arresting wire with the arrester hook, bringing the aircraft to a halt in mere seconds.

Sense 2:

A component used in heavy machinery to prevent excessive backward movement or sudden release.

Example Sentence:

The heavy-duty excavator was equipped with an arrester hook that ensured the bucket stayed firmly in place during operation.

Usages:

Usage 1 - Popular:

Arrester hooks are commonly used in naval aviation to provide a safe and efficient method for landing carrier-based aircraft.

Usage 2 - Local:

In the local community, arrester hooks have found applications in the construction industry for securing large objects during transportation.

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