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ARRESTER HOOK

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Arrester Hook.

Arrester Hook - as a noun

A restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier

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"The pilot engaged the arrester hook to catch the arresting wire on the aircraft carrier."
"The arrester hook failed to engage properly, causing the plane to miss the stopping gear."
"The arrester hook is an essential component for aircraft landing on carriers."
"After a successful landing, the arrester hook automatically retracts back into position."
"The arrester hook mechanism needs to be regularly inspected and maintained."
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