(1) The central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
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Etymology
From < < *fus (“spindle”) < . So named for its shape; in English since 1909.
Noun
(aeronautical) The main body of a winged aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an airplane to which the wings, tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.
