Heavier-than-air Craft (Noun)
Meaning
A non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The first powered, controlled, and sustained flight of a heavier-than-air craft was made by the Wright brothers in 1903.
- Most commercial airliners are heavier-than-air craft that rely on jet engines for propulsion.
- The invention of the heavier-than-air craft revolutionized transportation and transformed the way people travel long distances.
- Heavier-than-air craft are typically made of metal or composite materials and are powered by fossil fuels or electricity.
- The design and construction of a heavier-than-air craft requires careful consideration of aerodynamics, weight, and structural integrity.