wheels-up

English

Etymology

From the fact that aeroplane wheels are tucked up once securely in the air.

Adjective

wheels-up (not comparable)

  1. (of plane travel) In the air.
    The President is departing Pittsburgh and is now wheels-up on his way to Philadelphia.
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