cyclic pitch lever

noun

a lever in a helicopter to change the angle of attack of individual rotor blades, causing the helicopter to move forwards, backwards, or sidewaysCompare collective pitch lever

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schlep

to say or do hesitantly or awkwardly

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cyclic, cyclic amp, cyclic compound, cyclic gmp, cyclic neutropenia, cyclic pitch lever, cyclic shift, cyclical, cyclical unemployment, cyclicotomy, cycling

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