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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.

Synonyms

  • Orthopter

Hypernyms

  • Heavier-than-air Craft
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