Ornithopter (Noun)
Meaning
Heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ornithopter, designed by Leonardo da Vinci, was one of the earliest attempts at creating a heavier-than-air flying machine.
- Despite numerous attempts, the ornithopter remained a fictional concept, as no one had successfully built a working model.
- The modern ornithopter uses advanced materials and computer simulations to mimic the flapping motion of a bird's wings.
- The inventor spent years perfecting his ornithopter design, but it still couldn't generate enough lift to take off.
- In the science fiction novel, the hero pilots an ornithopter to escape from the enemy's fortress.