Search Dictionary
Definition of fuselage

fuselage

/ˈfjuːsəlɑːʒ/
fu · se · lage
Plural:fuselages
JUMP TO:

fuselage Lexical Profile

fuselage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The main body or central structural section of an aircraft that holds the crew, passengers, and cargo, and to which the wings and tail assembly are attached.

Example

"Engineers inspected the aluminum fuselage for any signs of metal fatigue before clearing the jet for takeoff."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for fuselage

• Nearby Words

fury
fuse
fusebox
fuselage
fusible
fusilier
fusilli

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from French fuselage, from fuselé ('spindle-shaped'), ultimately deriving from Latin fusus ('spindle') in reference to the tapered, streamlined profile of early aircraft bodies.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fuselage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fuselage
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.