Gyrocopter

//ˈdʒaɪroʊˌkɒptər// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An autogyro, similar to a helicopter.

    "A gyrocopter’s rotor spins freely due to airflow rather than engine power."

Example

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"A gyrocopter’s rotor spins freely due to airflow rather than engine power."

Etymology

From gyro- + -copter.

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