rotary wing
rotary wing · rotary wings
A primary lift surface that produces lift in rotation, such as found in helicopters…A primary lift surface that produces lift in rotation, such as found in helicopters and heli-type drones.
Meaning
1 sensesA primary lift surface that produces lift in rotation, such as found in helicopters and heli-type drones.
More definitions
- the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air
Translations
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plural: rotary wings| Singular | rotary wing |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air:rotor blade