gyroplane

UK
/ˈdʒaɪrəʊpleɪn/
US
/ˈdʒaɪroʊpleɪn/

Translations

gyroplanenoun
gyroplanes
pl
UK
/ˈdʒaɪrəʊpleɪn/
US
/ˈdʒaɪroʊpleɪn/
autogireAéronautique.
The gyroplane soared gracefully above the fields, its rotor spinning freely in the wind.
L'autogire s'est élevé gracieusement au-dessus des champs, son rotor tournant librement dans le vent.
gyroplaneadjective
more gyroplane
Comp.
most gyroplane
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊˌpleɪn/
US
/ˈdʒaɪ.roʊˌpleɪn/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "gyroplane pilot".
autogireAéronautique; s'emploie surtout comme qualificatif composé ou dans des tours du type « d'autogire ».
The course offers gyroplane flight instruction for beginners.
Le cours propose une instruction de vol autogire pour les débutants.

Definitions

gyroplanenoun
A type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift, and an engine-powered propeller to provide thrust.
The gyroplane soared gracefully above the fields, its rotor spinning freely in the wind.
gyroplaneadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or designed for a gyroplane.
The course offers gyroplane flight instruction for beginners.