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Air Transportation Vocabulary - Autogyro

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Air Transportation Vocabulary
autogiro
autogiro
[noun]

an aircraft with rotating blades driven by engine power for lift

Ex: He was fascinated by the mechanics of the autogiro.
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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: He received a special invitation to the exclusive conference .
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?
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helicopter

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: We took a helicopter tour to get a bird's-eye view of the city .
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differently
differently
[Adverb]

in a manner that is not the same

Ex: Different individuals may respond differently to stress .
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rotor
rotor
[noun]

the rotating part of a machine that revolves around a stationary part

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to spin
to spin
[Verb]

to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: He spun the basketball on his finger effortlessly .
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propeller
propeller
[noun]

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

Ex: The submarine 's advanced propeller design allowed it to navigate silently beneath the ocean 's surface .
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: The car moved forward slowly through the traffic.
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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Spanish
Spanish
[Adjective]

relating to Spain or its people or language

Ex: Spanish art , such as the works of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí , is renowned worldwide .
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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mail
mail
[noun]

letters and packages sent and delivered by post

Ex: The mail carrier delivers our mail around noon each day .
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police
police
[noun]

(plural) an organization that catches thieves, killers, etc. and makes sure everyone follows rules

Ex: We have confidence in the police's ability to investigate and solve crimes .
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Electric cars are powered by rechargeable batteries , making them an eco-friendly transportation option .
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autorotation

a technique where a helicopter descends by using air currents to drive the rotor, enabling a safe landing after an engine failure

Ex: If the engine fails mid-flight, a helicopter can enter autorotation to make a controlled landing.
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: He took a photograph of the crowd during the concert.
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to take part in a play, TV show, movie, etc.

Ex: The talk show host will appear as a guest star on the sitcom 's season finale .
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: We discussed our favorite movie scenes with our friends after watching a film .
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armed
armed
[Adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.
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