STOL
[ es-tawl ]
/ ˈɛsˌtɔl /
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noun
a convertiplane that can become airborne after a short takeoff run and has forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft.
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Origin of STOL
s(hort)t(ake)o(ff and)l(anding)
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British Dictionary definitions for STOL
STOL
/ (stɒl) /
noun
a system in which an aircraft can take off and land in a short distance
an aircraft using this systemCompare VTOL
Word Origin for STOL
C20: s (hort) t (ake) o (ff and) l (anding)
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