Definition of Ground loop

1. Noun. A sharp uncontrollable turn made by an airplane while moving along the ground.

Generic synonyms: Misadventure, Mischance, Mishap

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ground Loop

ground failure
ground fir
ground fire
ground floor
ground forces
ground game
ground games
ground itch
ground itch anaemia
ground ivy
ground lamella
ground laurel
ground level
ground loop (current term)
ground mobile force
ground mobile forces
ground noise
ground offensive
ground out
ground pangolin
ground pangolins
ground pine
ground pink
ground plan
ground pounder
ground proximity warning system
ground proximity warning systems
ground rattler

Literary usage of Ground loop

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eagles of the RAF: The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Philip D. Caine (1994)
"So the squadron commander, WM Churchill, decided to take advantage of one of the Buffalo's bad characteristics, its tendency to ground loop if the tail ..."

2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"Half of the above-ground loop was placed in a continuous gravel berm. Observed settlements of the thawed permafrost foundation under the berm exceeded ..."

3. Directory of Energy Information Administration Models (1995) by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... and various ground loop installers Ground water heat pump system costs • Water Furnace International Simulations used to estimate residential energy use ..."

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