rotor blade
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rotor blade
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Foam pieces from the copter’s main rotor blade and a severed bird wing were discovered about 2,000 feet northwest of the crash site, according to the documents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The Bell’s main rotor blade chopped up the Skycrane’s right main wheel and tire assembly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
Nelson said the agency is investigating the possibility that the rotor blade struck the ground.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
It is slightly slower than the duration of one rotation of a helicopter rotor blade.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2018
Mr Robson said that when he got outside he could not believe it when someone told him a helicopter "had hit the pub" until he saw the rotor blade on the roof.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2014
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