Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gust lock

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: gust lock
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device used to lock the control surfaces of a parked aircraft in order to reduce the probability of flight-control damage resulting from strong or gusty winds.

Inflected Forms

gust locks (plural)

Questions

What does gust lock mean?: A device used to lock the control surfaces of a parked aircraft in order to reduce the probability of flight-control damage resulting from strong or gusty winds.

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