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fu·selage (fyo̵̅o̅′sə läz̸h′; -zə-; -läj′, -lij′)
noun
the body of an airplane, exclusive of the wings, tail assembly, and engines
Etymology: Fr < fuselé, tapering (< OFr fus, spindle < L fusus) + -age, -age
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