What does "turboshaft" mean?

A gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft, used in helicopters and for land and marine vehicular and stationary applications.

What is a synonym for "turboshaft"?

Common synonyms include: turbojet.

Turboshaft

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Noun

1
A gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft, used in helicopters and for land and marine vehicular and stationary applications.

Synonyms

All synonyms

turbojet

Etymology

From turbo- + shaft.

Related phrases

gas turbine

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