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ground loop
noun
, Aeronautics.
- a sharp horizontal loop performed, usually involuntarily, while touching the ground.
ground loop
noun
- a sudden uncontrolled turn by an aircraft on the ground, while moving under its own power
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ground loop1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
He hoped O'Malley didn't ground loop her before they got off.
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"A lot of good it will do you if we ground-loop, Major," he grinned.
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Fortunately they were not traveling very fast when the ground loop took place, so that no damage was done.
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