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antitorque rotor

noun
an·​ti·​torque rotor

Definition of antitorque rotor

: a small rotor mounted on the tail of a helicopter that balances the torque reaction of the main lifting rotor and thus permits the craft to maintain a desired heading

History and Etymology for antitorque rotor

anti- entry 1 + torque entry 2

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