Definition of nacelle Nacelle

na•celle

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Noun

Plural: nacelles

nacelle - a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine

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nacelle (Noun)
A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew.
nacelle (Noun)
The part between the tower and rotor of a wind turbine .
nacelle (Noun)
The compartment that holds passengers on a hot-air balloon , a dirigible, or an aerostat; a gondola.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

nacelle
A French boat without mast or sail, used as early as the twelfth century.

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nacelle, noun, singular of nacelles.

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