"floatstick" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: floatsticks [plural]
Etymology: From float + stick. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|float|stick}} float + stick Head templates: {{en-noun}} floatstick (plural floatsticks)
  1. (aviation) A device used to measure the fuel level on modern aircraft. Categories (topical): Aviation

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