swashplate en · NOUN
Etymology
From swash + plate.
Meanings
- A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
- A device that translates input from a helicopter's controls into motion of the main rotor blades.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swashplates | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| swash plate | alternative | lexicographic |