noun
- the front landing wheel or wheels of an aircraft
Usage: aviation
Examples
- The pilot checked the nosewheel before takeoff.
- A problem with the nosewheel forced the plane to make an emergency landing.
- The aircraft’s nosewheel retracted smoothly after departure.
- Mechanics inspected the nosewheel for signs of wear.
- The nosewheel steering system helps pilots maneuver on the ground.
- Ice had formed on the nosewheel during the flight.