rotorcraft
Pronunciation: [ˈroʊtəˌkræft]
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Context: "aviation"
(noun) a type of aircraft that uses rotating blades to fly, like helicopters and other flying machines that have rotor systems. They can take off and land vertically.
Example
The rescue team used a rotorcraft to save the hikers from the mountain.
Example
Unlike fixed-wing planes, rotorcraft cannot land on long runways.
Example
What are the advantages of using a rotorcraft over a regular airplane?
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