Rotary Wing (Noun)
Meaning
The long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The helicopter's rotary wing was designed to produce maximum lift while minimizing drag.
- As the rotary wing spun around, it created a vortex of air above and below the blade.
- The angle of attack of the rotary wing was critical to the helicopter's ability to hover in place.
- The rotary wing's cambered surface deflected the air downward, creating an area of lower air pressure above the wing.
- The helicopter's rotary wing was made of lightweight yet incredibly strong materials to withstand the stresses of flight.