Eggbeater (Noun)
Meaning 1
An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The latest innovation in air transport design relies on the versatility and benefits offered by using the vertical-takeoff "eggbeater", proving cheaper alternatives possible.
- It was a radical new design compared to what had been learned about building an eggbeater aircraft up to that point.
- The use of gyroscopic effects in the rotors allowed for more stable hovering capabilities, especially during eggbeater flight testing.
- To many engineers and inventors, the term "eggbeater" began to symbolize an innovative though overly complex approach to aircraft construction.
- He climbed aboard a quirky sort of eggbeater aircraft known for its instability in turbulent weather conditions.
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Meaning 2
A mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.