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autogiro

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun autogiro has 1 sense
  1. autogiro, autogyro, gyroplane - an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller
    --1 is a kind of heavier-than-air craft

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Term: Autogiro

Description:

An autogiro refers to a type of aircraft that is typically characterized by an unpowered rotor system. It combines attributes of both helicopters and airplanes, allowing it to take off and land vertically like a helicopter but also to fly forward like an airplane.

It can also refer to a rotorcraft that has the capability of autorotation, meaning the rotor blades can rotate freely without any power from the engine, thereby providing additional safety and control during flight.

In finance, autogiro can be used to describe a system of banking or bill payment where payments are made automatically from one's bank account to a specified payee on a regular basis.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: A type of aircraft with an unpowered rotor system.

Example sentence: The autogiro showcased its incredible maneuverability by landing effortlessly on a small helipad.

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2. Noun: A rotorcraft that has the capability of autorotation.

Example sentence: The autogiro's ability to autorotate made it an ideal choice for emergency medical services.

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3. Noun: A system of banking or bill payment where payments are made automatically.

Example sentence: To ensure timely bill payments, she set up an autogiro with her bank for monthly utility bills.

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