tailhook

Etymology

From tail + hook.

tailhook means A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.

noun

A device attached to the empennage of some military fixed-wing aircraft, used to achieve rapid deceleration during landings by catching the arresting gear of a runway or aircraft carrier.