Definition of gyrocopter in English:
gyrocopter
nounˈdʒʌɪrə(ʊ)kɒptəˈjīrəˌkäptər
A small, light single-seater autogiro.
Example sentencesExamples
- A combination of gusty weather and the relative inexperience of the pilot led to a gyrocopter going out of control and crashing, killing two men, an inquest heard.
- A helicopter's rotor is powered but a gyrocopter's rotor is passive.
- The gyrocopter is believed to have taken off from a local airfield and the identities of the deceased are due to be released today.
- In the air, the car would function as a gyrocopter, using a conventional propeller to provide thrust and helicopter-style rotors for lift.
- A gyrocopter vehicle would also be a good fit and fun to play with.
Origin
From gyro- 'relating to rotation', on the pattern of helicopter.