swash plate en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of swashplate.
alt of swashplate
The majority of helicopters achieve this using a swash plate or stationary star.
1994, S. Newman, Foundations of Helicopter Flight, page 82:This type of pump uses a swash plate to cause the pistons to move in and out.
2013, Michael E. Brumbach, Jeffrey A. Clade, Industrial Maintenance, page 211:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swash plates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |