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autogiro

[aw-tuh-jahy-roh]

autogiro Definition

a type of aircraft that is lifted and propelled by means of large horizontal rotors.

Using autogiro: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "autogiro" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The autogiro was invented in the early 1920s.

  • Example

    The autogiro was used for reconnaissance and rescue missions during World War II.

  • Example

    The autogiro was eventually replaced by the helicopter.

Phrases with autogiro

  • a synonym for autogiro, a type of aircraft that is lifted and propelled by means of large horizontal rotors

    Example

    The gyroplane was first developed in the early 20th century.

  • rotary-wing aircraft

    an aircraft that uses lift generated by wings that rotate around a mast

    Example

    Helicopters and autogiros are examples of rotary-wing aircraft.

  • an aircraft that is capable of taking off and landing vertically

    Example

    The Harrier jump jet is a famous example of a VTOL aircraft.

Origins of autogiro

from Spanish 'autogiro', from 'auto-' (self) + 'giro' (turn)

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Summary: autogiro in Brief

An 'autogiro' [aw-tuh-jahy-roh] is a type of aircraft that is lifted and propelled by means of large horizontal rotors. It was invented in the early 1920s and was used for reconnaissance and rescue missions during World War II. The autogiro was eventually replaced by the helicopter.