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turboshaft

turboshaft

1 7.9
An engine that uses hot gas to turn a shaft and give power, often used in helicopters
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrbəʊʃɑːft/
  • Specialized
translation icon : turbina de eje

Examples

  • Failure in turboshaft four.

    The Shouting Men (2010)

  • - Yeoman, turboshaft eight?

    Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

  • The helicopter's performance relies on its powerful turboshaft engine to lift off the ground.

  • During the inspection, the technician examined the turboshaft for any signs of wear or damage.

  • Modern military helicopters often utilize advanced turboshaft engines for improved speed and efficiency.

Synonyms

gas turbine
vsturboshaft
  • Specialized
3 4.4

An engine that burns fuel to make hot gas that spins a wheel with blades

is a specialized form that delivers power to a shaft for driving rotors or vehicles

How Powerful

turbofan engine
  • Specialized
1 5.1
turboshaft
  • Specialized
1 7.9
piston
  • Specialized
57 4.1

Surface Forms

turboshaft singular
turboshafts plural

Morphology

turboshaft = turbo + shaft (transparent) = turbo + shaft

Clear compound of 'turbo' + 'shaft' meaning a shaft driven by a turbine; the components directly indicate the technical function.

Etymology

Turboshaft joins turbo (from a word meaning 'spin', as in 'turbine') and shaft (a long 'rod' that turns). So, it names an engine that turns a shaft to give power for helicopters and some vehicles.