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Gyrodyne

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gyrocopternoun(aviation) An autogyro, similar to a helicopter.
gyroplanenounAn autogyro.
autogyronoun(aircraft) An aircraft in which lift is provided by unpowered rotating wings and thrust is provided by a conventional propeller.
gyronounA style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
tiltrotornounAn aircraft that has powered rotors mounted on engine pods that can rotate to provide lift and/or propulsion
helicopternoun(aircraft) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.
autogironoun(now uncommon) Alternative form of autogyro. [(aircraft) An aircraft in which lift is provided by unpowered rotating wings and thrust is provided by a conventional propeller.]
bicopternounA rotorcraft propelled by two rotors.
jetcopternounA jet-powered helicopter.
tilt fannounAircraft in which a propeller or fan can be used in a horizontal position for vertical takeoff or landing (VTOL) and then rotated for forward movement.
quadcopternounA rotorcraft propelled by four rotors.
rotor kitenounAn unpowered rotary-wing aircraft.
tricopternounA rotorcraft propelled by three rotors.
tail rotornoun(aviation) A small rotor mounted vertically at the end of the tail of a single-rotor helicopter so as to develop thrust in the same direction as the main rotor's rotation, to counter the torque effect created by the main rotor.
cyclicCharacterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical
multirotornounA rotorcraft propelled by multiple rotors.
autorotationnoun(aviation) The rotation of the blades of a helicopter driven solely by the action of ascending air
hydroglidernounA kind of boat driven by an air propeller.
rotorcraftnounAny aircraft that obtains its lift from rotors.
gyrocarnoun(historical) A two-wheeled automobile in which balance is provided by one or more gyroscopes.

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