nacelle

na-celle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A streamlined housing or enclosure on an aircraft, typically containing an engine, cargo, or crew.

  2. 2.

    The housing that contains the generator and gearbox atop a wind turbine tower.

Forms

plural: nacelles

Related words

See also: fuselage, pod, turbine
Synonyms: enclosure, housing, pod

Etymology

From French nacelle meaning "small boat," from Late Latin navicella, diminutive of Latin navis meaning "ship."