1. a skid or runner at the tail of an aircraft to support it on the ground
Usage: aviation

Examples

• The vintage biplane was equipped with a tailskid instead of a tail wheel.
• During landing, the tailskid scraped along the runway surface.
• Early aircraft designs often featured a tailskid for ground support.
• The pilot had to be careful not to damage the tailskid during takeoff.
• Mechanics inspected the tailskid for wear after each flight.
• The tailskid left a mark on the grass airfield.