dangle the Dunlops
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Meaning · English
To lower the landing gear of an aircraft in preparation for landing.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Last, but not least: Keep the pointy end forward, the dirty side down and dangle the dunlops.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dangle the Dunlops” mean?
To lower the landing gear of an aircraft in preparation for landing.
Is “dangle the Dunlops” formal or informal?
dangle the Dunlops is generally slang.