oleos

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A form of oleo — 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.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of oleo

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APA

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