Synonyms for oleo

Most common

marge · margarine · margarin

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.

   If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.

Forms

Plural

oleos → margarines, marges, margarins, oleomargarines…

Example sentences

• marge Marge works for the Royal Bank of Scotland.
• margarine You can use margarine as a substitute for butter.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

marge¹

8 letters

margarin

9 letters

margarine³

13 letters

oleomargarine

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (margarine³ = 3 syllables).