Fuselage (noun)

The main central body of an aircraft, to which the wings and tail are attached, and in which the passengers or cargo is carried.

Origin:

The word "fuselage" comes from the french word "fuseler", meaning to shape like a spindle. it was first used in the early 20th century to refer to the central body of an aircraft.

Examples:

1. The fuselage of the plane was badly damaged in the crash.
2. The workers were assembling the fuselage of the new airplane.
3. The design of the fuselage was very aerodynamic.
4. The fuselage of the helicopter was much smaller than that of the plane.
5. The company was testing the strength of the fuselage.