"stick shaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stick shakers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} stick shaker (plural stick shakers)
  1. (aviation) An automated mechanical device connected to the control column of some aircraft, which shakes the yoke and control column to alert the pilot if the aircraft is approaching a stall. Wikipedia link: en:stick shaker Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: stickshaker, stick-shaker Hypernyms: vibrator Related terms: control stick, joystick, stick pusher
    Sense id: en-stick_shaker-en-noun-I0Ldr98x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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