tail rotor en · NOUN
Meanings
- A small rotor mounted vertically at the end of the tail of a single-rotor helicopter so as to develop thrust in the same direction as the main rotor's rotation, to counter the torque effect created by the main rotor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail rotors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi pyrstöroottori (small rotor)