turboprop

UK
/ˈtɜːbəʊprɒp/
US
/ˈtɜrboʊprɑp/

Translations

turbopropnoun
turboprops
pl
UK
/ˈtɜːbəʊprɒp/
US
/ˈtɜrboʊprɑp/
The turboprop engine is known for its efficiency at lower speeds compared to jet engines.
Le turbopropulseur est connu pour son efficacité à basse vitesse par rapport aux réacteurs.
avion à turbopropulseurPar métonymie, pour désigner un avion équipé d’un turbopropulseur.
The airline decided to purchase several turboprops for their regional routes.
La compagnie aérienne a décidé d’acheter plusieurs avions à turbopropulseur pour ses lignes régionales.
Synonyms
turboprop engine
propeller engine
turbine engine
turbopropadjective
UK
/ˈtɜː.bəʊ.prɒp/
US
/ˈtɝː.boʊ.prɑːp/
Used attributively to describe aircraft or technology that uses a turboprop engine.
à turbopropulseurEmploi technique, surtout en aviation.
The carrier added several turboprop aircraft to its regional fleet.
Le transporteur a ajouté plusieurs avions à turbopropulseur à sa flotte régionale.

Definitions

turbopropnoun
A type of aircraft engine that uses a turbine to drive a propeller.
The turboprop engine is known for its efficiency at lower speeds compared to jet engines.
An aircraft powered by a turboprop engine.
The airline decided to purchase several turboprops for their regional routes.
turbopropadjective
Relating to or powered by a turboprop engine.
The carrier added several turboprop aircraft to its regional fleet.