| n. | 1. | A small boat. |
| 2. | The basket suspended from a balloon; hence, the framework forming the body of a dirigible balloon, and containing the machinery, passengers, etc. | |
| 3. | A streamlined enclosure on an airplane, as for the engine or for the cargo or passengers; - formerly used to refer to the boatlike, inclosed body of an airplane which is usually now called the |
| Noun | 1. | nacelle - a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine |
About this site and copyright information - Online Dictionary Home