機首
Meanings
1
Refers specifically to the front part of an airplane or similar aircraft.
The nose of the aircraft was turned toward the runway.
The pilot raised the nose and took off.
Usage patterns
- 機首を上げるto raise the nose (of an aircraft)
The pilot raised the nose and climbed.
- 機首を〈場所〉に向けるto point the nose (of an aircraft) toward a place
The plane turned, pointing its nose to the east.