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noun
A primary lift surface that produces lift in rotation, such as found in helicopters and heli-type drones.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: rotor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wing
noun
the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rotor blade
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface
History
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Across languages
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