arrester-hook
Noun: - A device on an aircraft, typically a hook, used to catch an arrester cable on the deck of an aircraft carrier to rapidly decelerate the aircraft during landing.
- (The hook was deployed to catch the cable for a safe landing.)
- (A broken hook may prevent the aircraft from stopping in time.)
"to engage the arrester-hook": to activate or deploy the hook so it can catch the cable.
- The aircraft engaged its arrester-hook moments before touchdown. (The hook was set to make contact with the cable.)
"arrester-hook failure": a situation where the hook does not function properly, often leading to a missed landing or emergency.
- The pilot aborted the landing due to an arrester-hook failure. (The hook was not working, so the landing was cancelled.)
Arrester cable (n): the thick cable stretched across the carrier deck that the hook catches.
- The arrester cable snapped under the force of the landing. (The cable broke from the stress.)
Arresting gear (n): the entire system (cables, hooks, and machinery) used to stop aircraft.
- The arresting gear must be inspected regularly for safety. (The whole stopping system needs checks.)
Tailhook: a common term for the arrester-hook on military aircraft.
- The tailhook caught the wire with a loud clang. (The arrester-hook performed its function.)
Landing hook: a general term for any hook used to assist in landing.
- The landing hook is essential for carrier operations. (The arrester-hook is vital for aircraft carriers.)
Hook and cable: a phrase referring to the entire arrester system.
- The hook and cable worked perfectly to stop the jet. (The arrester system functioned correctly.)
Catch the wire: an idiom meaning to successfully engage the arrester cable.
- The pilot caught the wire on the first attempt. (The arrester-hook grabbed the cable successfully.)