Meaning
A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Ellipsis of oleo strut.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 55 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-07-10EBFLOTU
- 2026-07-05ODEFILV
- 2026-06-11EGLMOTY
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-06-06OEILNTW
- 2026-05-27OEFINLX
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2026-02-13LDENOUV
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2025-11-25EAONLGH
+43 earlier appearances in the archive.