Curtiss

[ kur-tis ]

/ ˈkɜr tɪs /

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noun

Glenn Hammond, 1878–1930, U.S. inventor: pioneer in the field of aviation.

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How to use Curtiss in a sentence

On the Curtiss OX-2 engines the clearance is but .010′′ (ten thousandths) because the valve stems are shorter.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag
His name was Glenn Curtiss and he afterward became one of the world's most famous aviators.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith
The Blimp carries a 100 horse power Curtiss aviation motor, and is equipped with wireless for exchanging messages.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith
The Curtiss factory has been at work for several years on the problem of the small fast fighter.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith

In the Curtiss machine the pilot sits just behind the planes, so that he can see above and on all sides with the greatest ease.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith