Word
stagger
Phoneticsstag·ger
US/ˈstæɡɝ/
UK/stˈæɡɐ/
Definition
n. a sudden, unexpected change in the direction of an aircraft. It usually happens because of a sudden shift in the wind or a problem with the engine.
n. an abrupt, uncontrolled change in the direction or attitude of an aircraft. Often caused by a sudden shift in wind direction or a sudden loss of engine power.
Examples
“The pilot warned us about a possible stagger during takeoff.”
“The sudden stagger of the aircraft caused the passengers to brace for an emergency landing.”
“Pilots are trained to recognize the subtle signs of a stagger, which can occur when a sudden crosswind hits the fuselage at a critical angle during the climb.”
Examples
simple
“The pilot warned us about a possible stagger during takeoff.”
contextual
“The sudden stagger of the aircraft caused the passengers to brace for an emergency landing.”
complex
“Pilots are trained to recognize the subtle signs of a stagger, which can occur when a sudden crosswind hits the fuselage at a critical angle during the climb.”
Real-World Examples
“The artist staggers forward, one hand wrapped around a stick, the other holding out a glass in the faint hope of catching a drip of wine from the barrel.” “Suppose that the suspiciously behaving man turns out to be a harmless drunk who staggers on by.” Etymology
From Middle English stakeren, from Old Norse stakra (“to push, stagger”). Cognate with dialectal Danish stagre.
From stag + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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