gyroplane
gyroplane · gyroplanes
Any aircraft that obtains lift from both rotating blades and small wingsAny aircraft that obtains lift from both rotating blades and small wings.
/ˈdʒaɪroʊˌpleɪn/
Meaning
2 sensesAny aircraft that obtains lift from both rotating blades and small wings.
an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller
An autogyro.
Origin
From gyro- + plane.From gyro- + plane.
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Forms
plural: gyroplanes| Singular | gyroplane |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller:autogiroautogyro