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quadrotor

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of quadrirotor (“having four rotors or four main rotors”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: quadrirotor

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A quadrotor device.

Such a rotorcraft (one with four rotors or four main rotors).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: quadcopter, quadricopter, quadrocopter

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: rotorcraft

3

noun

Meaning 3

A quadrotor device.

Such a pump.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pump

History

Etymology

From quad- + rotor. 20th century.