pod
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7.2
- noun
- /pɑd/
- Specialized
:
tanque externo
- The technician checked the fuel pod to ensure it was secure before the flight.
And it was we were flying unarmed with no second pod because we were just doing visual.
- And it was we were flying unarmed with no second pod because we were just doing visual.
Examples
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I think it's the fuel pod.
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You got 40 seconds to get to the escape pod.
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"Unless we can get one fuel pod to do the work of eight.
Fiction book (2001) -
Please get to an airlock or life pod immediately.
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There were escape pods, of course.
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NEST was already flying its pod containing tools and detection equipment to New York.
Fiction book (1990) -
Confirmed nine escape pods have been destroyed and two are missing.
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Launch all escape pods once they are filled.
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Activating Emergency Escape Pod.
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The aircraft was equipped with two external fuel pods for longer missions.
Synonyms
2
5.5
A removable container that attaches to a plane or spacecraft to hold extra fuel
Compounds
- Offensive
4
9.9
A person who seems to have no feelings or personality and appears distant from others
- Specialized
2
5.5
A removable container that attaches to a plane or spacecraft to hold extra fuel
- US
1
9.3
A large tropical tree with wide branches that give shade and seed pods eaten by animals
A long seed pod from a tree with sweet pulp and small beans used for food and animal feed
How Self-contained
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pod for a fuel or equipment container on an aircraft follows the same image of a small 'bag' or container, coming from the old word poda. That is why engineers call a detachable container on a plane a 'pod' — it is a small box or 'bag' that holds fuel or gear.