Definitions for "Nacelle"
The basket suspended from a balloon; hence, the framework forming the body of a dirigible balloon, and containing the machinery, passengers, etc.
A streamlined enclosure on an airplane, as for the engine or for the cargo or passengers; -- formerly used to refer to the boatlike, inclosed body of an airplane which is usually now called the fuselage, and now referring mostly to the enclosure for the engine.
Streamlined instrument housing on top of the dashboard or a panel recess to carry an instrument.
The portion of the turbine that encompasses the drive train, the bedplate on which it rests and the cover that protects the components from the elements. The nacelle for offshore turbines is specially designed to seal the interior from salt spray and moisture. The nacelle also includes maintenance cranes, access hatches and wind sensors.
The rotor attaches to the nacelle, which sits on top of the tower and includes the gear box, main and small shafts, generator and brake. A cover protects the components inside the nacelle. Some nacelles are large enough for a technician to stand inside while working.
The rotor attaches to the nacelle, which sits atop the tower and includes the gear box, low- and high-speed shafts, generator, controller, and brake. A cover protects the components inside the nacelle. Some nacelles are large enough for a technician to stand inside while working.
A plastic or metal covering. A headlight nacelle on a motorcycle is the bucket surrounding the headlight.
The protective cover over a generator or motor.
Keywords:  boat, small
A small boat.