Noun
tailwheel (plural tailwheels)
(aviation) A wheel attached to the tail of an aircraft that supports it when on the ground.
Bishop 1995, Appendix 1 The Dunlop-Marstrand anti-shimmy tailwheel was also retractable. Source: Internet
The pilot's seat was raised convert which, combined with the new canopy and a lengthened tailwheel strut, allowed the pilot better visibility over the long nose. Source: Internet
On 24 February, as W4050 taxied across the rough airfield, the tailwheel jammed leading to the fuselage fracturing: this was replaced by the fuselage of the Photo-Reconnaissance prototype W4051 in early March. Source: Internet
This accident occurred because the tailwheel unit was unable to caster properly, a problem which was solved in June–July 1941 by the fitting of a Dowty unit. Source: Internet