longeron

Meaning

A thin strip of wood or metal, to which the skin of an aircraft is fastened.

Synonyms

braced girder

wing spar

cross-beam

trussed girder

side member

summer tree

summer beam girder

wing beam

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlɒnʒəɹɒn/
Etymology

Borrowed from French longeron.

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