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Nacelle
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1. nacelle
a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine
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Nacelle
see synonyms of nacellenoun
a streamlined enclosure on an aircraft, not part of the fuselage, to accommodate an engine, passengers, crew, etc
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Nacelle
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a streamlined enclosure on an aircraft, esp. for an engine
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Nacelle
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1. A separate streamlined enclosure on an aircraft or spacecraft for sheltering the crew or cargo or for housing an engine and usually its related components.
2. A similar enclosure on a wind turbine that houses the energy-generating components, including the shaft, generator, and gearing, and to which the rotor and blades of the turbine are attached.
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