tiltrotor
/ˈtɪltˌroʊtər/
noun
- An aircraft that can take off and land like a helicopter but fly like an airplane by tilting its rotors forward.
- The military uses a tiltrotor to transport troops quickly between bases.
- A tiltrotor combines the vertical lift of a helicopter with the speed of a plane.
- Passengers on the tiltrotor enjoyed a smooth flight that was faster than a traditional helicopter.
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