"stick pusher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stick pushers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} stick pusher (plural stick pushers)
  1. (aviation) An automated mechanical device connected to the control column of some aircraft, which pushes the column forward, thus decreasing angle of attack, if the aircraft is approaching a stall. Wikipedia link: stick pusher Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: stickpusher Related terms: stick shaker
    Sense id: en-stick_pusher-en-noun-UnCtikLT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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