nacelle
Example Sentences
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Vestas currently operates two factories in Poland, an onshore blade plant that it recently acquired, and an offshore nacelle assembly facility.
It also makes wing components, engine nacelles and pylons for Boeing jets.
From Seattle Times
The flaw could cause the inlet at the front end of the pod surrounding the engine — known as a nacelle — to overheat and potentially break up.
From Seattle Times
The nacelles that house the generator for each wind turbine are there, too.
From Seattle Times
While the turbines will be supplied by General Electric, the cabinlike structures called nacelles, which house the gearing and electronics, will be made in France.
From New York Times
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