rotor blade
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rotor blade
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
Communications were re-established the next day, but photos a few days later revealed the damaged rotor blade.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024
The rotor blade of a wind turbine is displayed at the "Hannover Messe" industrial trade fair in Hanover April 19, 2010.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2022
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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