Blériot

[ bley-ryaw; English blair-ee-oh ]

/ bleɪˈryɔ; English ˈblɛər iˌoʊ /

noun

Louis

[lwee] /lwi/, 1872–1936, French aviator, pioneer aeronautical engineer, and inventor.

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Examples from the Web for bleriot

Glenn Curtis tried to beat Bleriot's time for a lap of the course, but failed.
A History of Aeronautics|E. Charles Vivian
The distance was approximately 177 miles and won by Manissero in a Bleriot machine in 3h.
Flying Machines|W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
Generally of Bleriot type, but Hanriot type landing carriage.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft|Various
Bleriot immediately entered his machine for the prize and took up his quarters at Barraques.
A History of Aeronautics|E. Charles Vivian

In the Bleriot and other prominent machines the reverse is the rule—two wheels in front and one in the rear.
Flying Machines|W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

British Dictionary definitions for bleriot

Blériot

/ (French blerjo) /

noun

Louis (lwi). 1872–1936, French aviator and aeronautical engineer: made the first flight across the English Channel (1909)

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