gyroplane

[ jahy-ruh-pleyn ]

noun

1. autogiro.

gyroplane

/ ˈdʒaɪrəˌpleɪn /

noun

1. another name for autogiro

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyroplane¹

First recorded in 1905–10; gyro- + plane ¹

Example Sentences

"Let us see your gyroplane, I mean aeroscope—whatever it is you call it," asked Kennedy.

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