rotary wing

American  

noun

Aeronautics.

1. an airfoil that rotates about an approximately vertical axis, as that supporting a helicopter or autogiro in flight.

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Etymology

Origin of rotary wing

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It's understood the government accepts that the design of some rotary wing aircraft increases the likelihood of engine exhaust fumes entering the cabin.

From BBC

He accounts for the rush to pay deposits at Hill by the closed nature of the rotary wing world.

From BBC

In a statement, the Pentagon said the two countries' defence ministers shared their mutual intention to increase defence capabilities "like fighter aircraft upgrades, new multi-role fighter aircraft, and additional fixed and rotary wing transport aircraft."

From Reuters

We have 100+ FF’s on the ground in addition to dozers, fixed wing and rotary wing aerial resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Draken provides tactical aircraft, “adversarial support, electronic attack or customized rotary wing training,” and pilots including former U.S. military personnel, for combat training at Nellis and other sites.

From Seattle Times