arrester
- noun
- /əˈrɛstər/
- Specialized
- The arrester worked perfectly.
Examples
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Without an arrester in place, landing on an aircraft carrier would be extremely dangerous.
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The fighter jet caught the arrester wire and came to a stop on the deck.
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Maintenance crews inspect each arrester system after every landing to ensure safety.
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Don't forget the arresters!
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The aircraft safely slowed down after touching the deck, thanks to the efficient arrester at the end of the runway.
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During the landing process, the pilot relied on the arrester to bring the plane to a full stop.
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The flight deck featured an advanced arrester system that helped to secure the plane upon landing.
Synonyms
1
6.1
A device that stops or slows moving parts to keep people safe
1
6.5
A device that slows movement or reduces speed
A device on a plane that catches a wire on a carrier deck to stop the plane quickly during landing
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.2
A metal mesh fitted on a chimney that stops sparks escaping and reduces fire risk
- Specialized
1
6.1
A part that protects electrical equipment from lightning and sudden power surges
- Specialized
1
7.4
A device that reduces sparks when electrical contacts open or close
- Specialized
A device on a plane that catches a wire on a carrier deck to stop the plane quickly during landing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Arrester comes from the old verb arrest meaning 'to stop', which in turn comes from the root stare meaning 'to stand'. So an arrester is something that makes motion 'stand' still, which is why it slows and stops planes on an aircraft carrier.