rotorcraft

noun

Meaning

An aircraft that generates lift through the rotation of one or more sets of blades around a vertical mast.

Examples

Modern rotorcraft are essential for search and rescue operations in difficult terrain.
The pilot maneuvered the rotorcraft into a stable hover above the landing pad.

Synonyms: helicopter, chopper, VTOL, gyrocopter

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rotorcraft

noun

Pronunciation: ˈroʊtəˌkræft

Definition

An aircraft that generates lift through the rotation of one or more sets of blades around a vertical mast.

Examples

Modern rotorcraft are essential for search and rescue operations in difficult terrain.
The pilot maneuvered the rotorcraft into a stable hover above the landing pad.
Engineers are testing a new type of rotorcraft designed to be quieter than traditional models.

Synonyms of rotorcraft

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