Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oleo

/ˈoʊliˌoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.97 in modern English

Syllables: oleo
IPA: /ˈoʊliˌoʊ/

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

3

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.

American usage; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of margarine.

American usage; Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing."

Etymology

Ellipsis of oleo strut.

Usage

Inflected Forms

oleos (plural)

Phrases

oleo- oleo oil

Frequently Paired Words

linoleum oleic olein oleo- oleomargarine oleo oil petroleum

Synonyms

margarine margarin oleomargarine marge

Rhymes With

portfolio polio

Questions

How do you pronounce oleo?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊliˌoʊ/.
What does oleo mean?: 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.
Where does oleo come from?: Ellipsis of oleo strut.

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