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gyrodyne

gyrodyne

1 9.9
An aircraft that can take off straight up like a helicopter and then fly forward like a plane
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒaɪrəˌdaɪn/
  • Specialized
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  • During the exhibition, the gyrodyne performed impressive maneuvers, demonstrating its ability to hover and fly.

Examples

  • Engineers reconfigured the gyrodyne to enhance its vertical takeoff capabilities before the test flight.

  • The gyrodyne was designed to combine the best features of helicopters and airplanes.

  • Engineers are testing a new gyrodyne that can hover and then transition to fast forward flight.

  • A gyrodyne can take off vertically from small spaces and then fly efficiently like a plane.

  • The gyrodyne is an innovative aircraft design.

  • Many engineers are excited about the gyrodyne technology.

  • The new military aircraft, a gyrodyne, can take off vertically and then propel itself forward like a plane.

Synonyms

rotorcraft
vsgyrodyne
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A flying machine lifted and moved by spinning blades like a helicopter

is a specific type that also uses forward flight with propellers

Surface Forms

gyrodyne singular
gyrodynes plural

Morphology

gyrodyne = gyro + dyne (opaque) = gyro + dyne

Although formed from recognizable combining forms, the technical element '-dyne' and the combination do not transparently convey 'rotorcraft' to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Gyrodyne starts with gyro- ('spin'), as in gyroscope, and ends with -dyne ('power' or 'force'), like dynamic. So a gyrodyne is an aircraft that uses spinning power to lift and hover like a helicopter and then push forward like an airplane.