Rotor Blade (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 rotor blade was damaged in the crash and needed to be replaced immediately.
- Each rotor blade was carefully inspected for any signs of wear or damage before the flight.
- The pilot expertly controlled the angle of the rotor blade to maintain a steady altitude.
- The long rotor blade sliced through the air with a loud whooshing sound as the helicopter lifted off.
- The engineer designed a new type of rotor blade that would produce more lift while using less fuel.