gy·ro·plane

(jī′rə-plān′)

An aircraft, such as a helicopter or autogyro, equipped with wings that rotate about an approximately vertical axis.

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gyroplane

(ˈdʒaɪrəˌpleɪn)

(Aeronautics) another name for autogiro

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au•to•gi•ro

or au•to•gy•ro

(ˌɔ təˈdʒaɪ roʊ)

n., pl. -ros.

an aircraft with an unpowered propeller rotating horizontally to provide lift and a powered propeller for forward propulsion.

Also called gyroplane.

[1920–25; formerly a trademark]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

gyroplane - an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller

autogiro, autogyro

heavier-than-air craft - a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it

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