autogiro

or au·to·gy·ro

[ aw-tuh-jahy-roh ]

noun

, plural au·to·gi·ros.

1. an aircraft with an unpowered, horizontally rotating propeller on a shaft above the fuselage that provides lift for the machine, with forward propulsion being provided by a conventional propeller: superseded in most applications by the helicopter.

autogiro

/ ˌɔːtəʊˈdʒaɪrəʊ /

noun

1. a self-propelled aircraft supported in flight mainly by unpowered rotating horizontal blades Also calledgyroplane Compare helicopter

Word History and Origins

Origin of autogiro¹

First recorded in 1920–25; formerly a trademark

Word History and Origins

Origin of autogiro¹

C20: originally a trademark

Example Sentences

The second was a telegram from the Pitcairn Autogiro Company.

From Project Gutenberg

"I am going to buy an autogiro," she announced, with decision.

From Project Gutenberg

In silence they buried the treasure and returned to the autogiro.

From Project Gutenberg

Or rather, the top of the autogiro, for it was not wholly visible.

From Project Gutenberg

In the dawning light he saw the autogiro, lying half on its side.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• chopper