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gyrocopter

/ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkɒptər/ noun · British & US
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What does gyrocopter mean?

noun

A type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor to generate lift and a propeller to provide propulsion.

Example

"The inventor demonstrated his new gyrocopter design to a crowd of onlookers."

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